beyond repair

idiom

: to such an extent that repair is not possible
The car was damaged beyond repair.

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During the February 22, 2011, earthquake, 185 people were killed and more than 80 percent of buildings in central Christchurch were either destroyed or damaged beyond repair. Justin Davidson, Curbed, 18 July 2024 The Status: In a 2024 interview with Variety, Franco revealed that his friendship with Rogen may be beyond repair. Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024 Shackleton and his men spent the next ten months waiting for spring, but the ice eventually twisted and crushed the vessel beyond repair. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Oct. 2024 But after weeks of emphasizing those thin margins — and with USC’s playoff hopes now likely beyond repair — Riley acknowledged the blame for USC’s backslide to 3-3 lies with him. Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for beyond repair 

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“Beyond repair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beyond%20repair. Accessed 7 Dec. 2024.

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