Cryptic 2849

[Four Clubs]

Please could you help me finish this crossword. Bridges are burnt once you've crossed this river. (7ltrs) r?b?c?n I am sure it must be rubicon but cannot see why! Many thanks. Four Clubs

[Mamyalynne]

To cross the Rubicon is the point of no return/ burn one's bridges.


http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/rubicon

[Quizproquo]

Because to cross the rubicon means you have passed the point of no return, so your bridges are burnt

[elliemay1]

Crossing the Rubicon" is a metaphor for deliberately proceeding past a point of no return

[Mamyalynne]

http://centurymanagement.ie/?page_id=1104

[Four Clubs]

Many thanks Mamyalynne - to my rescue again. I just couldn't see it - must be getting too late!! Four Clubs

[Four Clubs]

Many thanks to Quizproquo and elliemay1 also. Four Clubs

[Mamyalynne]

I think it's one we all knew - you included but fastest finger this time that's all.

Yes, it has been a busy crosswording weekend.