C1 Expression Formal

il dado è tratto

the die is cast

Meaning

Irreversible decision has been made.

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Cultural Background

Used in political commentary to describe final legislative moves. The origin of the phrase as a military declaration. Frequently appears in historical novels. Used by CEOs during mergers.

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Use sparingly

It loses impact if used too often.

Meaning

Irreversible decision has been made.

🎯

Use sparingly

It loses impact if used too often.

Test Yourself

Complete the phrase.

Il dado è ______.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: tratto

The idiom is a set phrase using 'tratto'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the phrase. Fill Blank C1

Il dado è ______.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: tratto

The idiom is a set phrase using 'tratto'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it sounds sarcastic.

Related Phrases

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Non si torna indietro

synonym

There is no going back

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