0 a person who in the past was famous, important, admired, or good at something, but is no longer any of these --
1 a person who was famous, important, admired, or good at something in the past, but is no longer any of these: --
She’s a has-been TV star.
This question has-been frequently considered and is at present receiving further consideration.
But not one word has-been said on the other side.
It is better to be a has-been than a never-was.
That has-been the contention, and, as a matter of fact, there is a substantial degree of truth in it.
They need co-ordination and decision, after every point of view has-been given its weight.
The licence guarantees the continued provision of these services, and, for many of them, this is the first time that there has-been such a safeguard.
I have heard it said that an expert is a has-been drip under pressure.
I do not believe that such a bargain has-been made.