go the way of the dodo bird: meaning & examples

Meanings:

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  • To fall into obsolescence or to disappear from common use or relevance.

  Examples

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  • With new technologies replacing old ones, some gadgets go the way of the dodo bird quicker than expected.

    With new technologies replacing old ones, some gadgets become obsolete quicker than expected.

  • Fax machines have pretty much gone the way of the dodo bird in modern offices.

    Fax machines have pretty much become obsolete in modern offices.

  • Many traditional newspaper companies are going the way of the dodo bird as digital news dominates.

    Many traditional newspaper companies are becoming obsolete as digital news dominates.

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  • To become extinct, specifically alluding to the historical extinction of the dodo bird.

  Examples

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  • The passenger pigeon went the way of the dodo bird after excessive hunting in the 19th century.

    The passenger pigeon became extinct after excessive hunting in the 19th century.

  • Many animals went the way of the dodo bird because of habitat loss and human interference.

    Many animals became extinct because of habitat loss and human interference.

  • Conservationists worry that without protection, some species will soon go the way of the dodo bird.

    Conservationists worry that without protection, some species will soon become extinct.