How to Pronounce "cross the rubicon"
expression
KRAWSS thuh ROO-bih-kawn
kross THUH ROO-bih-kon
Definition
To make a decision or take an action that cannot be undone, often leading to significant or permanent consequences.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɹɔs/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹubɪkɔn
British English
kɹˈɒs/ /ðə, ði/ /-k(ə)n
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KRAWSS thuh ROO-bih-kawn
UK
kross THUH ROO-bih-kon
Listen in Context
By telling the truth in court, she crossed the Rubicon.
When the company fired its CEO, it really crossed the Rubicon.
Moving to another country was how they crossed the Rubicon.
Quitting my job was me really crossing the Rubicon—there was no going back.