carved in stone
Unchangeable.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“These plans are not carved in stone.”
“The schedule for our trip is flexible and not carved in stone, so we can change it later.”
“While the initial agreement provided a framework for the negotiations, both parties understood that none of the terms were carved in stone.”
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cast the first stone
To act self-righteously in accusing another person, believing oneself to be blameless.
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get blood out of a stone
To do something difficult, frustrating, or pointless.
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kill two birds with one stone
To solve two problems with one single action.
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leave no stone unturned
To search or investigate thoroughly.
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rolling stone
A person who moves around a lot and never settles down; a vagrant.
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set in stone
Permanent; certain; firm.
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stepping stone
Something used as a way to progress to something or somewhere else.
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sticks and stones
Ellipsis of sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.
Last updated August 10, 2026