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point of no return
Definition of POINT OF NO RETURN
1
: the point in the flight of an aircraft beyond which the remaining fuel will be insufficient for a return to the starting point with the result that the craft must proceed
2
: a critical point at which turning back or reversal is not possible
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First Known Use of POINT OF NO RETURN
1941
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