in cement

set in cement

Firmly or permanently established; not subject to change; unalterable. The healthcare law looks promising, but we'll have to wait until it's set in cement before we know exactly what it will do.
See also: cement, set
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

in cement

Firmly settled or determined; unalterable. For example, Their policy on taxes was set in cement despite opposition. For a synonym, see cast in stone.
See also: cement
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

in cement

Firmly settled or determined; unalterable: The administration's position on taxes was set in cement despite the unfavorable public response.
See also: cement
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
See also:
  • be cast in cement
  • be cast in concrete
  • be set in cement
  • cement
  • concrete
  • cast in concrete
  • set (something) in cement
  • set (something) in concrete
  • set in cement
  • set in concrete