set in stone
To render something permanent, certain, or firmTo render something permanent, certain, or firm.
» Nothing is set in stone.
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1 senses(idiomatic)To render something permanent, certain, or firm.
The plan looks good, but don't set it in stone until we have discussed it a bit more.
увековечить в камнеuvekovečitʹ v kamne
Examples
5 sentencesNothing is set in stone.
Nothing is set in stone yet.
The future is not set in stone.
deDie Zukunft ist nicht in Stein gemeißelt. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
The plans aren't set in stone and can be changed if absolutely necessary.
deDie Entwürfe sind nicht in Stein gemeißelt und können, wenn es unbedingt notwendig ist, abgeändert werden. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
G-Dragon is my future husband. He may not know it yet, but it's set in stone.
Translations
2 languagesBy meaning 1
Forms
sets in stone, setting in stone, set in stone, set in stone| Base form | set in stone · to set in stone |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | sets in stone |
| Present participle | setting in stone |
| Past simple | set in stone |
| Past participle | set in stone |
irregular · Lesson
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, irregular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle