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burn one's bridges

Idiom Success

Meaning

to destroy relationships or opportunities that cannot be restored

Example Sentences

"He burned his bridges when he insulted his boss."

Related Expressions

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a time of calmness and tranquility

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to find a satisfactory compromise between two things

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To go bankrupt or out of business.

make room for

to clear space to accommodate something

anchors aweigh

Ready to depart or begin a journey.

hope springs eternal

people will always have hope, no matter the situation