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Meaning of burn one's boats | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To cut oneself off from all chance of retreat; to stake everything on success.

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

burn one's bridges burn one's candle at both ends burn one's fingers burn one's toast burn out burn pavement