far gone

far gone
far gone
1. in an extreme state, usually an irrational or intoxicated state. •

Wow, that chick is far gone. Listen to her rave.

He was too far gone to make any sense.

2. intoxicated. •

Larry's far gone and looking sick.

Wow, is she ever far gone!

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{adj. phr.} In a critical or extreme state. * /He was so far gone by the time the doctor arrived, that nothing could be done to save his life./

Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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