to make something (e.g. a decision or plan) firm or certain
pin down
To identify something (e.g. a decision or plan) clearly or specificall…
set in stone
To render something permanent, certain, or firm.
the king is dead, long live the king
Said when someone has stepped down or something is succeeded by someon…
force down someone's throat
To shove something down someone's throat.
ram something down someone's throat
buckle down
To apply oneself to study, or a task or work; to focus on or take a se…