Beyond help Meaning in English
expression
ˌbiˈɔnd/, /bɪˈɑnd/, /bɪˈɔnd/ /ˈhɛɫp
bee-YOND help
bɪjˈɒnd/ /hˈɛlp
bee-OND help
Definition
Used to describe someone or something that cannot be helped, fixed, or saved because the situation is too serious or impossible to improve.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, sometimes used humorously but can also be serious. Often used for people ("He's beyond help") or things in very bad condition. Not typically used for small problems; reserved for situations seen as hopeless.
Spanish: sin remedio - irrecuperablePortuguese (BR): sem solução - irrecuperávelPortuguese (PT): sem solução - irrecuperávelChinese (Simplified): 无可救药 - 无法帮助Chinese (Traditional): 無可救藥 - 無法幫助Hindi: असहाय - जिसकी मदद नहीं की जा सकतीArabic: ميؤوس منه - لا أمل في مساعدتهBengali: সহায়তার বাইরে - বাঁচানোর উপায় নেইRussian: безнадёжен - уже не спастиJapanese: 手の施しようがない - 救いようがないVietnamese: vô phương cứu chữa - hết cách cứuKorean: 도움이 안 되는 상태 - 구제불능Turkish: artık kurtarılamaz - umutsuz vakaUrdu: ناقابلِ مدد - ناامید کنIndonesian: tidak bisa diselamatkan - tidak ada harapan
Example Sentences
I'm afraid this car is beyond help.
basic
The patient was sadly beyond help.
basic
This laptop is so old, it’s beyond help.
basic
Honestly, after so many mistakes, that project is beyond help now.
natural
He keeps making the same joke—he’s beyond help!
natural
Their hope for a comeback was beyond help after the defeat.
natural