(one's) fate is sealed

(one's) fate is sealed

A particular outcome for one is assured. If the jury comes back with a guilty verdict, then his fate is sealed.
See also: fate, seal
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

someone's fate is sealed

Fig. the destiny of somene has been determined. When the driver finally saw that the bridge was out, he knew his fate was sealed.
See also: fate, seal
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • fate is sealed
  • condemn (someone) to (something)
  • condemn to
  • tempt fate
  • tempt fate, to
  • tempt fate/providence
  • doom (someone or something) to (something)
  • doom to
  • be in the lap of the gods
  • seal one's fate