Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
burn\ one's\ bridges — • burn one s bridges • burn one s boats v. phr. To make a decision that you cannot change; remove or destroy all the ways you can get back out of a place you have got into on purpose; leave yourself no way to escape a position. Bob was a good… … Словарь американских идиом
burn one's bridges — ► burn one s boats (or bridges) do something which makes turning back impossible. Main Entry: ↑burn … English terms dictionary
burn one's bridges — also[burn one s boats] {v. phr.} To make a decision that you cannot change; remove or destroy all the ways you can get back out of a place you have got into on purpose; leave yourself no way to escape a position. * /Bob was a good wrestler but a… … Dictionary of American idioms
burn one's bridges — phrasal also burn one s boats : to cut off all means of retreat * * * I see burn I II do something that makes it impossible to return to an earlier state … Useful english dictionary
burn one's bridges — also burn one s boats phrasal to cut off all means of retreat … New Collegiate Dictionary
burn one's bridges — verb To destroy ones path, connections, reputation, opportunities, etc. Even if you are dismissed from a job in the worst way, take care to not burn your bridges with unseemly comments on the way out, since you never know who you will meet again … Wiktionary
burn one's bridges behind one — do something that makes going back impossible He burned his bridges behind him and is unable to work in the same industry again … Idioms and examples
burn one's bridges — break off ties, destroy existing connections; get rid of the possibility of return … English contemporary dictionary
burn\ one's\ boats — • burn one s bridges • burn one s boats v. phr. To make a decision that you cannot change; remove or destroy all the ways you can get back out of a place you have got into on purpose; leave yourself no way to escape a position. Bob was a good… … Словарь американских идиом
burn one's boats — phrasal see burn one s bridges * * * burn one s boats ● burn … Useful english dictionary
