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Idioms & Expressions
Burn bridges
Warning against damaging relationships
Literal Meaning
To set fire to the structures used for crossing, such as a bridge
Actual Meaning
To destroy relationships or opportunities permanently
Examples in Context

'Don't burn bridges with your old boss.' (Translation: Keep the relationship positive)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Permanent damage
  • 2No going back
  • 3Maintain relationships
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
destroy relationships
cut ties
sever connections
end associations
alienate
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