Idiom: Burn Bridges
to destroy relationships
Examples
- Don't burn your bridges.
Key rules
- Burn bridges means damage relationships so that you cannot go back
- It is often used with "don't" to advise caution
- The noun "bridges" is plural
- It is used for careers, friendships and business relationships
Common mistakes
- Don't burn the bridge → Don't burn your bridges
💡 Tip: Use it when advising someone to leave a job or argument in a respectful way.