Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
the point of no return
idiomatic expression
/ðə pɔɪnt əv noʊ rɪˈtɜrn/
Definition
A stage in a process where one can no longer turn back or change course.
Examples
- After signing the contract, we had reached the point of no return.
- Once the rocket launched, there was no turning back; we had passed the point of no return.
- She knew that once she spoke her truth, she would be at the point of no return in the relationship.
Meaning
This phrase signifies a critical moment after which decisions or actions cannot be undone, often associated with irreversible situations.
Synonyms
- crossroads
- irreversible moment
- point of no return
