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Rubicon

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Noun — A point of no return — a decision or action that can't be undone once taken.

How to use Rubicon

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cross the Rubicon reach the rubicon

Etymology

From the Rubicon, a small river in northern Italy that Julius Caesar crossed with his army in 49 BCE, an act that made civil war against Rome inevitable — giving us the phrase "crossing the Rubicon."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Rubicon” mean?

The word “Rubicon” means a point of no return — a decision or action that can't be undone once taken. In plain terms, a line that, once crossed, can't be uncrossed — the moment a decision becomes irreversible.

How do you pronounce “Rubicon”?

“Rubicon” is pronounced ROO-bih-kon (/ˈɹubəˌkɑn/ in IPA).

How do you use “Rubicon” in a sentence?

Here is “Rubicon” used in a sentence: “Signing the contract meant crossing the Rubicon; there was no backing out now.”

What part of speech is “Rubicon”?

“Rubicon” is a noun.

How many meanings does “Rubicon” have?

“Rubicon” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a point of no return — a decision or action that can't be undone once taken.

Related words

cross the Rubicon

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