carved in stone
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
The phrase 'carved in stone' is a metaphorical expression that refers to inscriptions or engravings on stone, which are typically difficult to modify.
مثال
- The rules of the game are not carved in stone and can be adjusted if necessary.
- The company's mission statement is carved in stone and guides all decision-making processes.
- The wedding date is not carved in stone yet; we are still considering other options.
تعریف انگلیسی
adjective
- no longer changeable “the agreement is not yet set in stone”