Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-cross-the-rubicon
idiom
/tə ˈkrɒs ðə ˈruːbɪkən/
Definition
To make a decision from which there is no turning back, often involving a point of no return.
Examples
- Once she decided to quit her job and move abroad, she knew she had crossed the Rubicon.
- When he invested all his savings into the startup, he felt he had crossed the Rubicon.
Meaning
This phrase originates from Julius Caesar’s decision to cross the Rubicon River, which was considered an act of war against the Roman Senate. It symbolizes a commitment to a course of action that carries significant risk and consequences.
Synonyms
- burn one’s bridges
- make a final decision
- take the plunge
