pass the Rubicon

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In an hour at most he must pass the Rubicon.

From My Lords of Strogue, Vol. I (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union by Wingfield, Lewis

If Cæsar comes once to pass the Rubicon, he will be sure to march further on, even till he enters the very bowels of Rome, and breaks open the Capitol itself.

From Pearls of Thought by Ballou, Maturin Murray

Should he be obliged to take part against either, it will be against that which shall first pass the Rubicon of reconciliation with the other.

From Memoir, Correspondence, And Miscellanies, From The Papers Of Thomas Jefferson, Volume 3 by Randolph, Thomas Jefferson

"You hesitate too long to pass the Rubicon," said Lady Mabel, "just let me tuck up the skirt of my riding dress, from the muddy waters, and I will lead you over into Spain."

From The Actress in High Life An Episode in Winter Quarters by Bowen, Sue Petigru