“Burn bridges”
Definition
To destroy relationships so you cannot return to them.
Examples
Examples
“Don’t burn bridges when you leave a job.”
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- What does "Burn bridges" mean?
- "Burn bridges" means to destroy relationships so you cannot return to them..
- How do you use "Burn bridges" in a sentence?
- Example: "Don’t burn bridges when you leave a job."
- What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Burn bridges"?
- Разрушить отношения так, что пути назад не будет. / Խզել հարաբերությունները այնպես, որ վերադարձ չլինի։
- Is this idiom formal or informal?
- This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.