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UK//ðɛrz nəʊ ˈɡəʊɪŋ bæk//US//ðɛrz noʊ ˈɡoʊɪŋ bæk//

Meaning of There's no going back

Indicates that a decision or action cannot be undone.

In simple words: You cannot return to how things were before.

There's no going back in a sentence

  • After signing the contract, she realized there's no going back.
  • When you tell people your plans, there's no going back on them.
  • Once he left for college, he knew there was no going back to his hometown.
  • In surgery, if you make that cut, there's no going back to the way it was.
  • They realized after the move that there's no going back to their old life.

How to use There's no going back

Used when a situation has changed permanently and cannot be reversed. Often reflects finality about decisions.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of a road with no exit—once you take it, there's no turning back.

Related words

Collocations with There's no going back

  • make a decision
  • final choice
  • irreversible action

Synonyms for There's no going back

  • no turning back
  • irreversible change
  • final decision
  • point of no return

Common mistakes with There's no going back

  • Using it in a context that isn’t final or irreversible.
  • Confusing it with similar phrases like 'can't go back.', which lacks emphasis.

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Frequently asked questions about There's no going back

What does There's no going back mean?

You cannot return to how things were before.

What is the definition of There's no going back?

Indicates that a decision or action cannot be undone.

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

After signing the contract, she realized there's no going back.

Can you give another example of There's no going back?

When you tell people your plans, there's no going back on them.

What are synonyms for There's no going back?

Common alternatives include no turning back, irreversible change, final decision, point of no return.

What words go with There's no going back?

It commonly pairs with make a decision, final choice, irreversible action.

What are common mistakes when using There's no going back?

Using it in a context that isn’t final or irreversible. Confusing it with similar phrases like 'can't go back.', which lacks emphasis.

How do you pronounce There's no going back?

US: //ðɛrz noʊ ˈɡoʊɪŋ bæk//, UK: //ðɛrz nəʊ ˈɡəʊɪŋ bæk//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use There's no going back?

Used when a situation has changed permanently and cannot be reversed. Often reflects finality about decisions.