be a thing of the past

Posted by Grace on January 15, 2011

 

be a thing of the past : to describe something is no longer used because of the certain change; to be something that does not exist or happen any more

 

Examples:

1. With more and more people using digital cameras to take pictures; having photos developed at a photo center is becoming a thing of the past.

 

2. In this company, paper memos are a thing of the past; all information is distributed through the Internet.

 

3. The new tunnels allow drivers to go quickly through the mountains; driving along the base of the mountains will soon become a thing of the past.

 

 

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  • Sharifa Bahri (SkoonAlBahr) January 16, 2011 19:28

    Waiting for a long time to have response from apart relatives by letters is a thing of the past since we have mobiles to call them whenever we want.

  • Dreamer Ḿǻ₦ January 15, 2011 15:57
    to send ur mail by post is being a thing of the past , all people now send mail through ingternet
    • Sharifa Bahri (SkoonAlBahr) > Dreamer Ḿǻ₦ January 16, 2011 19:20
      No need for the word "being". You can just say "Sending mails by post is a thing of past"
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