burning bridges

Given their preference for behind-the-scenes diplomacy — and the risks of burning bridges by publicly slamming Venezuela’s government — if the three leaders are seeking to sway Maduro or his inner circle, it’s happening behind closed doors.

Olive branches seem to be the current mood, rather than burning bridges.

White said he's not sure he should be burning bridges at what is this critical point in his career but he doesn't regret it.

But Seoul has been reluctant to do so, for fear of burning bridges with Russia.

Carroll, in particular, has a gift for not burning bridges.