In the question below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:

It is usually hard to change the course of action when one crosses the rubicon. The underlined expression, as used in this sentence means to

  • A pass through a place called rubicon
  • B cross a river called rubicon
  • C cross a bridge called rubicon
  • D pass a special test
  • E be irrevocably commited
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The correct answer is E. be irrevocably commited

The option nearest in meaning to "crosses the rubicon" is E. be irrevocably committed.

This means that once someone crosses the rubicon, they have made a decision or taken an action that cannot be easily undone or reversed.

So, It refers to a point of no return.

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