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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 onto 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.