has-been

[US]/[ˈhɑːz bɪn]/
[UK]/[ˈhæs bɪn]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A person who was previously successful but is no longer so.; Someone who is past their prime.
adj.Past one's prime; no longer successful.

Phrases & Collocations

was a has-been

has-been star

become a has-been

has-been athlete

a has-been band

considered a has-been

has-been actor

the has-been years

pure has-been

Example Sentences

the band was a huge success in the 80s, but now it's a has-been.

he's a has-been actor trying to make a comeback with reality tv.

she dismissed the politician as a has-been with no real power.

the once-popular restaurant is now a has-been, struggling to stay open.

don't listen to him; he's a has-been spouting outdated ideas.

the company's product line has become a has-been in the face of new technology.

he considers himself a has-been, despite still having a decent following.

she warned him not to become a has-been in the competitive market.

the style of music was popular for a while, but now it's a complete has-been.

he's clinging to the past, refusing to admit he's a has-been.

the once-leading software is now a has-been compared to newer alternatives.

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