beyond repair
idiom
: to such an extent that repair is not possible
The car was damaged beyond repair.
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His legacy with the Heat is blown apart, beyond repair without at least unexpected contrition from him that his behavior has been stunningly unprofessional and a flat betrayal of the team paying him $48,798,677 this season.
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Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
At that point, the relationship between Carroll and Wilson was damaged beyond repair.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Similarly, favorite clothing items that no longer fit or are beyond repair can be made into quilts or blankets.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
Throw out athletic equipment that is damaged beyond repair and sell or donate the rest.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2025
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Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
At that point, the relationship between Carroll and Wilson was damaged beyond repair.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Similarly, favorite clothing items that no longer fit or are beyond repair can be made into quilts or blankets.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
Throw out athletic equipment that is damaged beyond repair and sell or donate the rest.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Beyond repair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beyond%20repair. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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