English / idiom
Burn Bridges
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To permanently destroy relationships or connections, making reconciliation or return impossible
In context
01
Even during an intense family dispute, it is unwise to burn bridges with your relatives.
02
He chose to resolve the misunderstanding calmly rather than burn bridges with his elder brother.
Synonyms
sever ties,destroy connections,cut relations
Antonyms
build bridges,reconcile,maintain connections
Collocations
never burn bridges,burn your bridges behind you,careful not to burn bridges