cement

be cast in cement

To be firmly or permanently established; to be unalterable or not subject to change. The healthcare law looks promising, but we'll have to wait until it's cast in cement before we know exactly what it will do.

be set in cement

To be firmly or permanently established; to be unalterable or not subject to change. The healthcare law looks promising, but we'll have to wait until it's set in cement before we know exactly what it will do.

set in cement

Firmly or permanently established; not subject to change; unalterable. The healthcare law looks promising, but we'll have to wait until it's set in cement before we know exactly what it will do.

set (something) in cement

To establish something firmly or permanently; to make something unalterable or not subject to change. The healthcare law looks promising, but we'll have to wait until Congress sets it in cement before we know exactly what it will do.

cement something on(to) something

and cement something on

to fasten something onto something with glue or household cement. Cement this handle back onto the cup. Now, cement on the other handle. I will cement it on for you.

cement something together

to fasten something together with glue or household cement. Use this stuff to cement the vase together. Will you cement these parts together?

could talk under water

(Australian informal) also could talk under wet cement (Australian informal)

someone who could talk under water has a lot to say in any situation Most of our guests were very quiet, but Harry could talk under water, so he kept the conversation going.

in cement

Firmly settled or determined; unalterable. For example, Their policy on taxes was set in cement despite opposition. For a synonym, see cast in stone.

cement city

n. a cemetery. I’m too young to end up in cement city.

in cement

Firmly settled or determined; unalterable: The administration's position on taxes was set in cement despite the unfavorable public response.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Ning	-	Chinese
Gunnar	GOON-nahr (Swedish)	Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Norse Mythology
Olujimi	-	Western African, Yoruba
Allanson	['ælənsn]
Wafi	-	Arabic
Rusul	-	Arabic