破釜沈船
Reading: はふちんせん
Meaning: burning one's bridges; point of no return
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Frase de Exemplo
I committed myself completely to the new job with no way to turn back.
Notas de Uso
Describes a situation where one commits fully to a course of action by eliminating any possibility of retreat. Originally referred to breaking cooking pots and sinking ships before battle.
Domine esta palavra no Sottaku!
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