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a one-way ticket
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a situation in which any decision made cannot be undone
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "a one-way ticket" and when to use it?
The idiom "a one-way ticket" has its origins in the world of travel, particularly in the context of transportation and ticketing. It refers to a type of ticket that allows a passenger to travel from one location to another without the inclusion of a return ticket. In its figurative usage, it represents a decision or action that is considered irreversible or leads to an outcome with no turning back. This idiom is often employed to highlight the irreversibility or permanence of a particular choice or course of action.
Examples
When he left his hometown to pursue his artistic career, it felt like a one-way ticket to a new life in the city.
Their choice to invest all their savings in the startup was a one-way ticket to entrepreneurial success or financial loss.
