To make unchangeable commitment, to be determined on any decision
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- It has been stated in history that soldiered burned the bridges after they crossed so they wouldn’t think about escaping or running back like cowards. It also prevented enemies to follow the soldiers on same way.
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Mike is no more interested in doing business with you because he has burnt his bridges behind him.
Submitted on February 25, 2019
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Verbrenne deine Brücken hinter dir
あなたの後ろのあなたの橋を燃やす
arde-ți podurile în spatele tău
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