the die is cast

Sens

a decision has been made and now cannot be undone

La décision est prise et ne peut plus être annulée.

Exemples

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.

Grammaire

Proposition figée ; seul is varie, en was au passé. die est ici un ancien singulier de dice.

Sens proche