far-gone

[fahr-gawn, -gon]

adjective

1. remote.

2. approaching the end, as of life, duration, usefulness, etc..

   The sleeve is too far-gone to mend.

Word History and Origins

Origin of far-gone¹

First recorded in 1770–80

Idioms and Phrases

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]

Related Words

• dead 
• finished 
• lost 
• used 
• wasted