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Burn (burn) bridges

Military art

Phraseologism: Burn (burn) bridges.

Meaning: To make it impossible to return to something, cutting off your path to retreat.

Origin: The expression is associated with the history of wars and military campaigns, during which decisive commanders, having overcome a water barrier, burned bridges behind them in order to save themselves and their soldiers from the temptation of retreat.

Random phraseology:

Nectar and ambrosia (ragweed).

Meaning:

Delicious meal.

Origin:

From ancient Greek mythology. According to the poem "Odyssey" by the ancient Greek poet Homer, nectar is a drink that the gods drank, ambrosia (ambrosia) is the food of the gods. Both gave them eternal youth and beauty. Jokingly: "nectar" - an unusually tasty drink, "ambrosia" - delicious, gourmet food, "food of the gods."

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