carved/etched/set/written in stone

noun phrase

: permanent or not able to be changed

These new rules are not carved in stone; if they don't work, we'll change them.

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In fact, there’s a good argument to be made that no president should have his or her policies set in stone at this stage of of a presidency. —

Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025 The deal for Endrick was set in stone for a long time, then the Mbappe situation developed. —

The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025 Although my skincare routine is written in stone, featuring a blend of prescriptive creams, sunscreen, and gentle cleansers, their travel-friendly mist is one of the only skincare products in my bag. —

India Espy-Jones, Essence, 21 Jan. 2025 The script’s written in stone, expect the chiefs to benefit off alot of calls. —

Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 13 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for carved/etched/set/written in stone

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