Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
set-in-concrete-embedded-in-concrete
Phrase
/sɛt ɪn kənˈkriːt ɪmˈbɛdɪd ɪn kənˈkriːt/
Definition
To establish something firmly and permanently, as if it were embedded in concrete.
Examples
- The rules of the game are set-in-concrete-embedded-in-concrete, making it clear that there is no room for negotiation.
- Her opinion on the matter is set-in-concrete-embedded-in-concrete, and she refuses to consider any alternative viewpoints.
Meaning
This phrase is often used metaphorically to describe ideas, beliefs, or decisions that are unchangeable or firmly fixed.
Synonyms
- Immutable
- Irrevocable
- Fixed
- Unchangeable
