In cement
adjective phrase
Firmly set; fixed and determined: The most recent thing I heard is 45 days to two months, but nothing’s in concrete/ The President seems to be in cement (1960s+)
Firmly settled or determined; unalterable. For example, Their policy on taxes was set in cement despite opposition . For a synonym, see cast in stone
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