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scrap heap
ˈscrap ˌheap noun
1 F0 [C] a pile of old, unwanted things, especially pieces of metal Thesaurus+: ↑Rubbish and waste , ↑Environmental issues2 F0 [S] If an idea or person is on the scrap heap, people are no longer interested in them: » Some people believe that Communism has been relegated/consigned to the scrap heap of history.» Many top class players end up on the scrap heap after a short career.Thesaurus+: ↑Neglecting and ignoring , ↑Not paying attention , ↑Treating as unimportant |