Washed up Meaning in English
expression · lemma: wash up
Definition
"Washed up" means something or someone brought onto land by water, or informally, a person whose career or popularity has ended and is no longer successful.
Usage & Nuances
Informal/slightly harsh when describing people (career, fame). In literal contexts, refers to physical things like shells "washed up" on the shore. For people, commonly used in show business or sports. Avoid using directly about someone unless context is clear.
Example Sentences
A lot of seaweed was washed up on the beach after the storm.
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The old actor is now considered washed up in Hollywood.
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A plastic bottle was washed up on the shore.
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He used to be a big star, but now people just see him as washed up.
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Years of hard living have left him feeling completely washed up.
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Dozens of shoes get washed up here every summer after storms.
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