that ship (has) already sailed

Some option, choice, or opportunity is no longer available or possible. I thought I'd still be eligible for their internship program, but it sounds like that ship already sailed. If you were hoping to ask Mollie out, that ship has already sailed—she's going to the dance with Peter.

See also: already, sail, ship, that

See also:

that train (has) already left the station
that train has left the station
hands-on experience
fetch and carry
fetch and carry (for someone)
gain from
gain from (something)
joe job
stay on
a foot in the door

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