set in cement
set (something) in cement
To establish something firmly or permanently; to make something unalterable or not subject to change. The healthcare law looks promising, but we'll have to wait until Congress sets it in cement before we know exactly what it will do.
See also: cement, set
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.
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- a/the feel of (something)
- a straw will show which way the wind blows
- a crack at (someone or something)
- a fast talker
- all right
- (you) wanna make something of it?
- all for the best
- (you've) got to get up pretty early in the morning to (do something)
- a thing of the past