How is the phrase quemar las naves translated from Spanish to English

English translation
burn your bridges
phrase

Destruir cualquier posibilidad de volver a una situación anterior.

To destroy any chance of returning to a previous situation.

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  • Quemó las naves cuando dejó el trabajo sin avisar. — He burned his bridges when he quit the job without notice.

  • ¿De verdad rompió todos los puentes después de la discusión? — Did she truly burn her bridges after the argument?

  • No quemes las naves, por favor; quizá luego necesitemos esos contactos. — Please don't burn your bridges; we might need those connections later.

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