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
Words nearby far-gone
Definition for far gone (2 of 2)
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