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Carved in Stone

Unchangeable, permanently determined on opinion or decision,

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  • This idiom is might be originated from the story of Moses in the Old Testament in the Bible. He came back to His nation with Ten Commandments carved in stone that were impossible to change. Anything written or carved in stone cannot be changed or removed. These days, we use this expression when we have to refer anything permanent and unable to change.
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Sam is no more interested in our relation, he wants break up. His decision is carved in stone.

Submitted on February 25, 2019

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