to burn one's bridges
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to do something or act in a way that makes it impossible to return to previous situation or state
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Idiom
例子
Sally decided to quit her job and publicly criticize her former employer, effectively burning her bridges with the company.
The politician burned his boats by refusing to compromise on his position.
