go the way of the dinosaurs

Language: en

Meaning: (idiomatic)To goextinctor becomeobsolete; to fall out ofcommonuseorpractice; to becomea thing of the past.Synonym:go the way of the dodoAntonym:catch onWashboardswent the way of the dinosaurswhen washing machines became commonplace.1973, “California Saga (The Beaks Of Eagles)”, inRobinson Jeffers(lyrics),Holland, performed byThe Beach Boys:It is good for man to try all changes, progress and corruption, powers, peace and anguish / Not togo down the dinosaur's wayuntil all his capacities have been explored

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