
Be history
Technological Context
Often used to describe technology or trends that are being replaced by new innovations.

With the advent of smartphones, pagers will be history.
Cultural Impact
References to popular culture may imply an item or trend was once significant but isn't anymore.

Once streaming services became popular, video rental stores were history.
Personified Objects
Can be used humorously to talk about objects as if they had a life that can end.

Once I spilled coffee on my laptop, it was history.
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