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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

the damage is done

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.81 in modern English

Syllables
the -dam-age is -done
IPA
23
Scrabble Score
15
Letters
4
Syllables
11
Unique Chars

Meaning

phrase

The harm has occurred, and nothing can be done to prevent it now; it might have been preventable, but cannot be prevented retroactively.

Example Sentences

Phrases

no use crying over spilt milk the die is cast what's done is done you can't unring a bell you can't put the toothpaste back in the tube

Frequently Paired Words

no use crying over spilt milk the die is cast what's done is done you can't unring a bell you can't put the toothpaste back in the tube

Questions

What does the damage is done mean?
The harm has occurred, and nothing can be done to prevent it now; it might have been preventable, but cannot be prevented retroactively.

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