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    Who proverbially destroyed any means of retreat in 1988?

    Question #116381. Asked by nibbles0011. (Jul 30 10 3:10 PM)


    Datsmeharse

    		George H. W. Bush for one, when he said "read my lips: no new taxes".
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Read_my_lips:_no_new_taxes
    He couldn't retreat from that comment, at least until after the election.





    Jul 30 10, 4:04 PM
    gmackematix

    		This is more a metaphorical idiom than a proverb but the phrase to "burn bridges" usually means to recklessly act in a way that ensures there is no going back (e.g. telling your boss what you really think about him and the horse he rode in on).

    In 1988, Status Quo released a single called Burning Bridges. Being Londoners, Status Quo are natural Manchester Utd fans, so the song later became the football anthem "Come On You Reds".

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burning_Bridges_(Status_Quo_song)

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HsrqzkywSg

    Aug 03 10, 3:48 PM

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