How to Pronounce "cast in concrete"
expression
KAST in kahn-KREET, kuhn-KREET
KAHST in KON-kreet
Definition
If something is 'cast in concrete', it means it is fixed and cannot be changed, often used for rules, plans, or decisions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkæst/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈkɑnkɹit/, /kənˈkɹit
British English
kˈɑːst/ /ˈɪn/ /kˈɒŋkɹiːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAST in kahn-KREET, kuhn-KREET
UK
KAHST in KON-kreet
Listen in Context
The schedule isn't cast in concrete yet; we can still make changes.
These rules are not cast in concrete; we can adjust them if needed.
Our holiday plan isn't cast in concrete, so we can be flexible.
Remember, nothing is cast in concrete. We can always revisit the decision later.