damaged goodssomeone whose actions mean that they no longer have a good effect or influence on something 祸水,败类,害群之马 After the scandal, he was considered damaged goods by the party. 丑闻发生以后,他在党内被视为害群之马。
damaged goods• She didn't, but something about the way she moved confirmed my suspicion that she saw herself as damaged goods.• We all pass through this life as damaged goods, and the repair work is ongoing.• On 5 September a credit note No. 19 was received from A. Creditor in respect of damaged goods valued £5.00 returned by the hotel.• If there was actual combustion of the damaged goods, however caused, there has been damage by fire.
→ damaged goods at goods(3)