English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "the damage is already done" Mean?
Learn what "the damage is already done" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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The damage is already done.
It means the bad result has already happened, so fixing it may be too late.
From Killer Romance, Episode 38
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is saying the harm has already happened and cannot be undone.
Usage Scenario
Use this when saying a mistake or conflict cannot be reversed. It is common in serious conversations and sounds final.
Better ways to say it
1
The damage has been done.
2
It's too late now.
3
What's done is done.
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