Meaning of the word "burn your bridges" in English

What does "burn your bridges" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

burn your bridges

US /bɜrn jʊər ˈbrɪdʒɪz/
UK /bɜːn jɔː ˈbrɪdʒɪz/
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Idiom

to do something that makes it impossible to return to an earlier state or relationship

Example:
By quitting his job so angrily, he really burned his bridges with that company.
Think carefully before you act; you don't want to burn your bridges.