the die is cast

Maksud

a decision has been made and now cannot be undone

Keputusan telah dibuat dan tidak boleh ditarik balik.

Contoh

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.

Tatabahasa

Klausa tetap; hanya is yang berubah, iaitu menjadi was dalam past tense. Di sini die ialah bentuk tunggal lama bagi dice.

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