be set in concrete



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 (usually negative) We've drawn up some rough guidelines - they're by no means set in concrete.
See also: concrete, set

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Samar-Arabic
Mani (1)-Hinduism, Tamil, Indian, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada
VioletVIE-lət, VIE-ə-lətEnglish
RÉGuloRE-goo-lo (Spanish)Spanish, Portuguese
PiotrPYAWTRPolish
BÉIbhinnBAY-vin, BE-veenIrish