be set in concrete

be set in concrete

To be definitely and permanently decided or planned. We might get brunch next weekend, but nothing is set in concrete yet. Keep in mind that these blueprints are not set in concrete—they're just to give you a feel for the design. Nothing is set in concrete, of course, but I do think you have a good shot at getting the job.

See also: concrete, set

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be set in concrete

(of a policy or idea) be fixed and unalterable.

See also: concrete, set

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