Given below is a idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings. Choose the response which presents the most appropriate meaning.
The ship has sailed

Correct option is C

The idiom "the ship has sailed" is used to indicate that an opportunity has already passed or a situation has changed, making it too late to act. It reflects the irrevocability of missed opportunities, rather than merely a decision being made or new opportunities being sought.
· Example: He realized that the ship had sailed on reconciling with his old friend after years of silence.