Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
burn one's bridges
idiom
/bɜrn wʌnz ˈbrɪdʒɪz/
Definition
To create a situation where one can no longer go back to a previous state or position.
Examples
- After telling his boss off, he realized he had burned his bridges at the company.
- She decided to leave the project behind, burning her bridges with her former team.
Meaning
This phrase suggests taking an action that makes it impossible to return to a former situation, often because the action is irreversible.
Synonyms
- Cut ties
- Cross the Rubicon
- Leave no way back
