that ship has sailed
错过了好的机会，现在已经太晚了
口语·表达错过机会
英文释义
that opportunity or moment has passed and cannot be changed or recovered
例句
I wanted to apply for that job, but that ship has sailed—they already hired someone.
典故来源
源自航海时代，船一旦离港就无法追回，比喻错失的时机无法挽回。