far-gone

[ fahr-gawn, -gon ]
/ ˈfɑrˈgɔn, -ˈgɒn /

adjective

approaching the end, as of life, duration, usefulness, etc.: The sleeve is too far-gone to mend.

Origin of far-gone

First recorded in 1770–80

Definition for far gone (2 of 2)

gone
[ gawn, gon ]
/ gɔn, gɒn /

verb

past participle of go1.

adjective

British Dictionary definitions for far gone

gone
/ (ɡɒn) /

verb

the past participle of go 1

adjective (usually postpositive)

adverb

past it's gone midnight

Idioms and Phrases with far gone (1 of 2)

far gone

Extremely advanced, referring to some progressive action or condition. For example, These trees are too far gone to be saved, or He's had a lot to drink and is too far gone to drive himself home. [Mid-1500s]

Idioms and Phrases with far gone (2 of 2)

gone