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carved in stone

idiom

Unchangeable.


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  1. 01

    cast the first stone

    To act self-righteously in accusing another person, believing oneself to be blameless.

  2. 02

    get blood out of a stone

    To do something difficult, frustrating, or pointless.

  3. 03

    kill two birds with one stone

    To solve two problems with one single action.

  4. 04

    leave no stone unturned

    To search or investigate thoroughly.

  5. 05

    rolling stone

    A person who moves around a lot and never settles down; a vagrant.

  6. 06

    set in stone

    Permanent; certain; firm.

  7. 07

    stepping stone

    Something used as a way to progress to something or somewhere else.

  8. 08

    stone cold

    Very cold (literally); lacking any semblance of warmth.

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