"that train has left the station" meaning in All languages combined

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Phrase [English]

Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} that train has left the station
  1. That opportunity has already passed; that cannot be undone. Synonyms: that ship has sailed, that train has already left the station Related terms: genie is out of the bottle, miss the boat

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