Have had the radish In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "have had the radish", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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Meaning of Have had the radish

Have had the radish American informal

To indicate something which is no longer working and helpful or someone is on the verge of death or died.

This computer has accompanied me for 5 years, but it has finally had the radish.

Although the doctors attempted to save many Covid 19 patients, it was likely that they have had the radish.

Jane used this lorry for delivering food in many years, so it has had the radish.

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To undertake something that appears to be useless
 

a waste of energy

A useless, vain, or redundant attempt or action. 

Grammar and Usage of Have had the radish

Verb Forms

  • had had the radish
  • has had the radish
  • have had the radish

The auxiliary verb "have" should be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Have had the radish

This phrase originated from the 1939 film Gone With the Wind.

The Origin Cited: https://www.sevendaysvt.com/ .
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