scrap heap

Or scrapheap

noun

1. a pile of old, discarded material, as metal.

2. a place for dumping old, useless things.

Word History and Origins

Origin of scrap heap¹

First recorded in 1830–40; scrap ¹ + heap

Example Sentences

In a statement, Galloway's party condemned what it described as "politically motivated intimidation" and said freedom of speech is lying "on the scrap heap".

From BBC

If that’s what’s best for her, then he’s OK with being cast on the scrap heap.

From Salon

Police are warning that more illegal and modified e-bikes will be seized in the coming months and say they will end up on the scrap heap.

From BBC

Elsewhere in the segment, Watters openly wondered how many racist mascots the network could have kept off the scrap heap.

From Salon

This is another that belongs on the scrap heap.

From Los Angeles Times