past it

phrase

British, informal
: too old to do something or to be useful
At the age of 45, he is past it as a football player.

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First, acknowledge and validate the emotion in the room, naming what the client seems to be feeling rather than rushing past it. Kwame Christian Esq, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

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“Past it.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/past%20it. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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