scrap heap noun
plural ∼ heaps [count] : a place where broken or useless things are taken and left
▪ Her car was sent off to the scrap heap [=dump] after the accident. — often used figuratively ▪ He may be past his prime, but he's not ready for the scrap heap yet. ▪ a minor event consigned to the scrap heap of history
▪ Her car was sent off to the scrap heap [=dump] after the accident. — often used figuratively ▪ He may be past his prime, but he's not ready for the scrap heap yet. ▪ a minor event consigned to the scrap heap of history






