(all) washed up

(all) washed up

Ruined or no longer successful; past the prime point of one's career or ability. You've been washed up for years—why on earth do you think I'd want your advice? We're going to make sure he's all washed up after pulling a stunt like that.See also: up, wash

washed up

Fig. finished. "You're through, Tom," said the manager, "Fired—washed up!" Wilbur is washed up as a bank teller.See also: up, wash