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de teerling is geworpen

Meaning: an irrevocable decision has been made; the course of action is now set in motion.

Language: Dutch

Literally: the die is thrown

Category: Daily Life

Origin: A classical expression derived from Julius Caesar's reported words 'alea iacta est' when crossing the Rubicon; once a die is cast, the outcome cannot be changed.

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