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concrete
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be set in concrete
if an arrangement, a plan or a rule is set in concrete, it is completely fixed so that it cannot be changed. We've drawn up some rough guidelines - they're by no means set in concrete. (usually negative)
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set in concrete
firmly established and very difficult to change. The basics of the financial plan are set in concrete.
Usage notes: sometimes used in the form written in concrete: Nothing is written in concrete – we can still make changes.
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