burn (one's) boats

To do something that cannot be easily undone or reversed in the future. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. I think you burned your boats when you announced you were quitting and proceeded to insult your boss in front of the whole staff. She's young, so I don't think she realizes that she'll be burning her boats if she goes to work for their competitor.

burn your boats (or bridges)

commit yourself irrevocably.

In a military campaign, burning your boats or bridges would make escape or retreat impossible.

词组	burn (one's) boats
释义	burn (one's) boats burn (one's) boats To do something that cannot be easily undone or reversed in the future. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. I think you burned your boats when you announced you were quitting and proceeded to insult your boss in front of the whole staff. She's young, so I don't think she realizes that she'll be burning her boats if she goes to work for their competitor. See also: boat, burn Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. burn your boats (or bridges) commit yourself irrevocably. In a military campaign, burning your boats or bridges would make escape or retreat impossible. See also: boat, burn Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: burn your boats Gordon Bennett let the genie out of the bottle genie crisp be burnt to a crisp soft fire makes sweet malt burn through burn through (something)
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