Define The Ship Has Sailed Meaning

That Ship Has Sailed
term oft used to establish an opportunity lost

Ever hopeful he would get back together with his girlfriend,Paul finally realized "that ship has sailed" when he heard she married another.
By Shirl
The Ship Has Sailed
Fandom: Used to express joy when a fan's ship comes to pass esp. in a TV show.

Oh my gosh! They kissed! They finally kissed! The ship has sailed!
By Kirbie
My Ship Hath/has Sailed
A phrase many shippers use to say that their ship has been confirmed. Oftentimes, a headcannon.

Andrew: My ship hath/has sailed!
Mark: What ship?
Andrew: You know, my headcannon.
By Maura