knacker's yard

British  

noun

1. a slaughterhouse for horses

2. informal destruction because of being beyond all usefulness (esp in the phrase ready for the knacker's yard )

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Example Sentences

“Some bemusement amongst Arsenal fans,” says Charles Antaki, “seeing Alexandre Lacazette upfront again; the old warhorse is more horse than war these days, and in the mind of some, not that far off the knacker’s yard. But he could yet hoof one into the net.”

From The Guardian

This week, stockpicker Neil Woodford - an equestrian enthusiast - was unseated, told his champion was being sent to the knacker's yard, and responded by closing the stables.

From BBC

That horse is in the knacker’s yard.

From The Guardian

Opponents may rejoice, but even bulls that take part in popular festivals usually go straight to the knacker’s yard.

From Economist

In the first book she rescues her prize horse, Storm, from a knacker's yard.

From The Guardian