the die is cast

Meaning

1. Oxford100% of films

   used to say that an event has happened or a decision has been made that cannot be changed

   No sir, the die is cast. We are growin'.

   The die is cast.

In the movies · 2

• No sir, the die is cast. We are growin'.Tombstone1993
• The die is cast.You Can't Take It with You1938

Learn it in full scenes

• You Can't Take It with You1938
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