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knacker's yard

noun [C usually singular]
 
 
/ˈnæk.əzˌjɑːd/ US  /-ɚzˌjɑːrd/

Definition

a place where old or injured horses are killed: informal figurative The state of the economy has led to many small businesses ending up in the knacker's yard (= failing completely).KillingMurder and attempted murderFactories
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