the die is cast

Значение

a decision has been made and now cannot be undone

Решение принято, и изменить его уже нельзя.

Примеры

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.

Грамматика

Неизменяемое предложение; меняется только is — на was в прошедшем времени. die здесь — старая форма единственного числа от dice.

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