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Burn your bridges

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No Turning BackPlay
Used when you make a life changing decision without a way to reverse it. SlideAfter selling all her possessions to travel the world, she had burned her bridges.
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Irreversible ActionsPlay
Highlights actions that prevent returning to a prior state, often after a bold move. SlideHe refused the final offer and burned his bridges with the company.
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Final DecisionsPlay
Stresses that the phrase refers to decisions from which there is no recourse. SlideJoining a rival sports team, she knew she had burned her bridges with her old teammates.