the die is cast
US /ðə daɪ ɪz kæst/
UK /ðə daɪ ɪz kæst/
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木已成舟, 大局已定
an unchangeable decision has been made or an irreversible action has been taken
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After submitting my resignation, I knew the die was cast and there was no turning back.
提交辭職後，我知道木已成舟，無法回頭了。
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Once you sign the contract, the die is cast, and you're committed to the terms.
一旦你簽署了合同，木已成舟，你就必須遵守條款。