the genie is out of the bottle

Phrase

 * 1)  Information has been released that will have ongoing consequences.
 * 2)  Something has been brought into reality that cannot be eliminated or undone.
 * 1)  Something has been brought into reality that cannot be eliminated or undone.
 * 1)  Something has been brought into reality that cannot be eliminated or undone.
 * 1)  Something has been brought into reality that cannot be eliminated or undone.

Translations

 * Dutch: de geest is uit de fles