Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
far-gone
Adjective
/fɑːr ɡɔːn/
Definition
In a state that is beyond recovery or improvement, often used to describe someone who is extremely intoxicated or a situation that is beyond saving.
Examples
- After many hours of partying, he was too far-gone to drive home safely.
- The project’s budget was so far-gone that it required a complete overhaul.
Meaning
The term ‘far-gone’ refers to a condition or state that is so serious or advanced that it cannot be easily changed or reverted.
Synonyms
- inevitable
- irreversible
- terminal
