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Difference between Be ancient history and Be history

be ancient historysaid of a past event that has lost its original impact or importance:

  • For today’s high school students all of that war is ancient history.

be history

1. said of smb. whose career has been brought to an end:

  • We are familiar with that reference: “He is history now,” which condemns some poor individual to the rubbish bin of life.

2. = be ancient history:

  • After reading the two latest reports, I have to wonder about Bishop Gregory’s assertion that this scandal is history.