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carved in stone

/kɑːvd ɪn stəʊn/

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/kɑːvd ɪn stəʊn/B2informal
  • ruИдиоматическое выражение, означающее, что что-то является фиксированным, постоянным и не может быть изменено или пересмотрено.

An idiomatic expression meaning that something is fixed, permanent, and cannot be changed or altered.

  1. Unchangeable or permanentB2informal

    Something that is fixed and cannot be changed or altered.

    ruНеизменный

    • The deadline is not carved in stone; we can negotiate.
    • His decision is carved in stone, so don't try to change his mind.
    • These rules are carved in stone and must be followed.