the die is cast

Kahulugan

a decision has been made and now cannot be undone

Nakapagpasya na at hindi na ito mababawi.

Mga halimbawa

1. 1Once we’d signed the papers and paid the deposit, the die was cast.
2. 2I’ve handed in my notice, so the die is cast.
3. 3The invitations have gone out and the venue is paid for, so the die is cast.
4. 4When Maria posted the letter, she knew the die was cast and there was no going back.
5. 5Tom has accepted the job in Canada; the die is cast, and he leaves in May.

Grammar

Isang fixed clause; ang is lang ang nagbabago at nagiging was sa past tense. Ang die dito ay lumang singular ng dice.

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