go the way of the dinosaurs

present singular third person goes the way of the dinosaurs · participle present going the way of the dinosaurs · past went the way of the dinosaurs · participle past gone the way of the dinosaurs

1. idiomaticTo go extinct or become obsolete; to fall out of common use or practice; to become a thing of the past.

   Washboards went the way of the dinosaurs when washing machines became commonplace.

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   It is good for man to try all changes, progress and corruption, powers, peace and anguish / Not to go down the dinosaur's way until all his capacities have been explored

   1973, “California Saga (The Beaks Of Eagles)”, in Robinson Jeffers (lyrics), Holland, performed by The Beach Boys

   Synonyms: go the way of the dodo · Antonyms: catch on