“Cast in stone”

Definition

Fixed and impossible to change.

Examples

Examples

“The schedule is not cast in stone yet.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does "Cast in stone" mean?
"Cast in stone" means fixed and impossible to change..
How do you use "Cast in stone" in a sentence?
Example: "The schedule is not cast in stone yet."
What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Cast in stone"?
Окончательный и неизменный. / Վերջնական և անփոփոխ։
Is this idiom formal or informal?
This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.

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