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Noun point of no return has 1 sense
- Rubicon, point of no return - a line that when crossed permits of no return and typically results in irrevocable commitment
--1 is a kind of line, dividing line, demarcation, contrast
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Term: Point of No Return
Description:
The term "point of no return" refers to a critical moment or stage in a process or journey where it becomes impossible to change course or go back to a previous state. It is often used to indicate a moment of irreversible decision or an action that leads to consequences that cannot be undone.
Senses:
- Noun: The critical or decisive stage beyond which one cannot turn back.
- Noun: A specific location or reference point in a journey or process.
- Idiom: A metaphorical concept indicating an irreversible decision.
Usages:
Sense 1:
- Without a valid passport, crossing the border would be the point of no return.
- Once you sign the contract, you will reach the point of no return.
- Entering into marriage is often considered a point of no return.
Sense 2:
- We're approximately 100 miles away from the point of no return on this journey.
- The point of no return in this race is marked by a large red flag.
- According to the map, the point of no return is just around the corner.
Sense 3 (Idiom):
- Once you jump off that cliff, you'll have reached the point of no return.
- Challenging his boss's authority was the point of no return in his career.
- Kissing her was the point of no return; there was no going back.
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