set in stone

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Adjective set in stone has 1 sense

set in stone, carved in stone - no longer changeable; "the agreement is not yet set in stone"
Antonyms: changeable, changeful (indirect, via unchangeable)

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Set in Stone

Description:

"Set in Stone" is an idiomatic expression used to indicate that something is final, permanent, or unchangeable. It implies that a decision, plan, or agreement cannot be altered or modified.

Examples:

As an Idiomatic Phrase:

Part of Speech: Idiom
Sense: Unchangeable or permanent
Usage:
The decision to increase the budget for the project is set in stone. There will be no further modifications.

As a Verb Phrase:

Part of Speech: Verb phrase
Sense: Established or determined
Usage:
The committee is working diligently to set the guidelines in stone for the upcoming event.

As an Adjective Phrase:

Part of Speech: Adjective phrase
Sense: Firmly established or fixed
Usage:
Her reputation as a talented artist was set in stone after her latest masterpiece won several awards.

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