Como Pronunciar "cross the rubicon"
expression
KRAWSS thuh ROO-bih-kawn
kross THUH ROO-bih-kon
Definição
To make a decision or take an action that cannot be undone, often leading to significant or permanent consequences.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈkɹɔs/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹubɪkɔn
Inglês Britânico
kɹˈɒs/ /ðə, ði/ /-k(ə)n
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
KRAWSS thuh ROO-bih-kawn
UK
kross THUH ROO-bih-kon
Ouça em Contexto
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.