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UK//ðeə rɪz nəʊ ˈɡəʊɪŋ bæk//US//ðɛr ɪz noʊ ˈɡoʊɪŋ bæk//

Meaning of There is no going back

The situation cannot be reversed or undone.

In simple words: You can't return to how things were.

There is no going back in a sentence

  • Once you sign the contract, there is no going back.
  • After making that decision, I realized there is no going back.
  • When he left the job, he knew there was no going back.
  • She told him that there is no going back after breaking trust.
  • In relationships, sometimes there is no going back to how things were.

How to use There is no going back

Used in both spoken and written English. Appropriate in discussions about irreversible decisions or actions. Avoid in formal academic writing.

Grammar pattern

set phrase

Memory hint

Imagine a train on a track that can't go back.

Related words

Collocations with There is no going back

  • point of no return
  • no turning back
  • make a decision
  • once done
  • irreversible change

Synonyms for There is no going back

  • no return
  • irreversible
  • point of no return
  • cannot turn back
  • no way back

Common mistakes with There is no going back

  • Confused with 'There is no turning back', which has a similar meaning.
  • Used in contexts where returning is possible, leading to misunderstandings.

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Frequently asked questions about There is no going back

What does There is no going back mean?

You can't return to how things were.

What is the definition of There is no going back?

The situation cannot be reversed or undone.

How do you use There is no going back in a sentence?

Once you sign the contract, there is no going back.

Can you give another example of There is no going back?

After making that decision, I realized there is no going back.

What are synonyms for There is no going back?

Common alternatives include no return, irreversible, point of no return, cannot turn back, no way back.

What words go with There is no going back?

It commonly pairs with point of no return, no turning back, make a decision, once done, irreversible change.

What are common mistakes when using There is no going back?

Confused with 'There is no turning back', which has a similar meaning. Used in contexts where returning is possible, leading to misunderstandings.

How do you pronounce There is no going back?

US: //ðɛr ɪz noʊ ˈɡoʊɪŋ bæk//, UK: //ðeə rɪz nəʊ ˈɡəʊɪŋ bæk//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use There is no going back?

Used in both spoken and written English. Appropriate in discussions about irreversible decisions or actions. Avoid in formal academic writing.