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Point Of No Return

The idiom "point of no return" refers to a critical moment or stage in a situation where it becomes impossible to go back to the way things were before. It is the point where a decision or action has been taken that cannot be undone or reversed.

For example, if you are on a road trip and you pass the last gas station for miles, you have reached the point of no return. You cannot turn back and get gas, you must continue on your journey until you find another gas station.

This idiom is often used in situations where a decision or action has significant consequences and cannot be undone. It can be used in personal situations, such as relationships, or in larger situations such as political or economic decisions.

In summary, the "point of no return" is a critical moment where a decision or action has been taken that cannot be undone, and it is used to describe situations where there are significant consequences for the decision or action taken.


The usage of the idiom 'Point Of No Return' in a sentence

• The government's decision to go to war was the point of no return for the country's economy.

• With the company's bankruptcy looming, the CEO knew that they had reached the point of no return and that drastic measures were needed to turn things around.

• The scientists knew that their experiment had reached the point of no return, and they couldn't stop it even if they wanted to.

• I'm afraid we've reached the point of no return in our relationship.

• The team had to cross the point of no return to reach their goal, and they were willing to take the risk.

• Once you sign this contract, you will have reached the point of no return.

• The moment the two countries declared war on each other was the point of no return, and there was no going back.

• I'm afraid we have passed the point of no return with this cake. It is already burnt.

• After investing so much money in the business, they reached the point of no return and had to continue with their plan.

• The scientists knew that the launch of the rocket was the point of no return, and any mistake could lead to catastrophic consequences.

• The company's reckless actions have brought them to the point of no return, and they may not be able to recover from it.

• The decision to quit his job was the point of no return for him, and he had to take a leap of faith and start his own business.

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