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cast in concrete

idiom
Meaning

solidly established, very difficult to alter


Examples
SIMPLE

Our plans for the weekend are not cast in concrete.

CONTEXTUAL

The schedule for the project is flexible and not cast in concrete, so we can change it if necessary.

COMPLEX

Although the board presented the new policy as a final decision, they later admitted that nothing was cast in concrete.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    cast a chill

    To provoke an uneasy feeling which stops a conversation, as by an uncalled act or word.

  2. 02

    cast a shadow

    To dampen future events.

  3. 03

    cast aside

    Synonym of discard.

  4. 04

    cast aspersions

    To make damaging or spiteful remarks.

  5. 05

    cast in someone's teeth

    To accuse someone of something, or reproach them for it.

  6. 06

    cast loose

    To unfasten, loosen, or set free.

  7. 07

    cast of thousands

    A large number of people in one place or carrying out one action.

  8. 08

    cast one's bread upon the waters

    To perform a kind deed or favor without the motivation of any immediate reward or benefit to oneself, though with the possibility of eventual future return.

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