genie is out of the bottle
The phrase "genie is out of the bottle" originates from tales where a genie, once released from its bottle, cannot be put back. It signifies irreversible actions or consequences.
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(idiomatic)A situation where something that was previously controlled or kept secret is now public and cannot be undone.
Example
- Once the report was leaked, the genie was out of the bottle, and there was no going back.
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(idiomatic)An irreversible change or release of powerful forces that cannot be contained again.
Example
- With the advent of the internet, the genie is out of the bottle, and traditional media will never be the same.
Similar
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