Example
“Once the resignation letter was published, the die was cast and there was no turning back.”
Dictionary details
Related idioms
Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.
every which way
Informal · CEFR B1
in every direction, often in a scattered or disorderly way
go downhill
Neutral · CEFR B1
to become progressively worse in condition, quality, or performance
go with the flow
Neutral · CEFR B1
To adjust calmly to circumstances or prevailing behavior instead of resisting them.
make up one's mind
Neutral · CEFR B1
to reach a decision, especially for oneself rather than following others
not on your life
Informal · CEFR B1
used to refuse a suggestion in the strongest possible terms
now or never
Neutral · CEFR B1
A moment when immediate action is necessary because the opportunity will not return.
Source methodology
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