Of ships and trains

[pne]

If an opportunity has passed, you might say in English, “That ship has sailed.”

In German, it’s “Der Zug ist abgefahren” (That train has left).

Interesting that the metaphor is quite similar, except for the choice of vehicle.

Comments

[pseudomonas]

cf. "You've missed the bus"

[catyak]

The horse has bolted.

D