knacker's yard
noun [ C usually singular ] uk/ˈnæk.əz ˌjɑːd/ us/ˈnæk.ɚz ˌjɑːrd/
老弱马匹屠宰场
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). 这一经济状况已导致许多小公司彻底破产。