forgive but don't forget
verbEtymology
In reference to the phrase forgive and forget.
Definitions
To pardon someone of wrongdoing while retaining awareness of their past behavior to…
To pardon someone of wrongdoing while retaining awareness of their past behavior to prevent similar incidents from happening again.
- 'Forgive, forget,' we're wisely told, Is held a maxim good and old; But half the maxim's better yet,– THEN OH FORGIVE–BUT DON'T FORGET
- Amanda feels strongly that it is necessary "to forgive, but don't forget. Don't forget what happened to you, but it's in the past, just leave it."
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