one-way path
[/wʌn weɪ pæθ/]
nounpl: one-way paths
caminho de mão única
1. A path or route that allows movement or travel in only one direction
The hiking trail becomes a one-way path near the summit to prevent congestion.
A trilha de caminhada se torna um caminho de mão única perto do topo para evitar congestionamento.
2. A situation or decision that cannot be reversed or undone
Accepting the job offer felt like stepping onto a one-way path with no turning back.
Aceitar a oferta de emprego parecia estar entrando em um caminho sem volta.
3. A communication or relationship that flows in only one direction
Social media can create a one-way path where celebrities broadcast to millions of followers.
As redes sociais podem criar um caminho de mão única onde celebridades transmitem para milhões de seguidores.
The expression is commonly used metaphorically in both American and Brazilian cultures to describe life decisions or commitments that cannot be undone, reflecting the philosophical concept of irreversible choices. In urban planning contexts, 'one-way path/street' is a literal traffic management term used universally.
NYC Slang
dead-end situation; point of no return
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