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 …