to cross (also pass) the Rubicon, to take a decisive or irrevocable step at a critical moment of some undertaking or enterprise.
| 单词 | θ144077 |
| 释义 | the mind > will > decision > resolve or decide [verb (intransitive)] > take decisive step (3) to cross (also pass) the Rubicon1624 to cross (also pass) the Rubicon, to take a decisive or irrevocable step at a critical moment of some undertaking or enterprise. to burn one's bridges (behind one)1860 to burn one's bridges (behind one): to cut oneself off from all possible means of retreat; to do something which makes it impossible to return to… to burn one's boats1886 Specific uses of sense 8. figurative. to burn one's boats: to cut oneself off from all chance of retreat. to burn the Thames: to perform some… |
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