has had its chips

Has stopped being useful or necessary. This car is such a piece of junk—it's definitely had its chips. We tried to keep our business open through this recession, but it's had its chips at this point. A blender that won't mix anything has definitely had its chips.

See also: chip

See also:

(I) told you (so)
I told you so
fob (someone or something) off on (someone or something)
as useful as an ashtray on a motorbike
ashtray
motorbike
don't amount to a bucket of spit
(something) don't amount to a bucket of spit
be slower than molasses
clear (someone or something) out of (some place)

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