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set in stone

idiom

Permanent; certain; firm.


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Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    all set

    Ready, prepared, equipped.

  2. 02

    carved in stone

    Unchangeable.

  3. 03

    cast the first stone

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

  4. 04

    game, set, match

    An expression indicating finality, announcing that a series of events—usually involving some form of rivalry—has reached a conclusion.

  5. 05

    get blood out of a stone

    To do something difficult, frustrating, or pointless.

  6. 06

    grow a set

    Synonym of grow a pair.

  7. 07

    jet set

    A social class of wealthy people who travel for pleasure.

  8. 08

    kill two birds with one stone

    To solve two problems with one single action.

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