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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