damaged goods

English

Noun

damaged goods pl (plural only)

1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see damaged,‎ goods.

   Return the damaged goods to the warehouse for a free replacement.

2. (figuratively) A person who has an unresolved conflict of emotions after a traumatic event.
3. (figuratively) A person who is no longer fit for purpose, especially an unmarried woman who is no longer a virgin.

See also

• basket case
• emotional cripple