let bygones be bygones
verb/lɛt ˈbaɪɡɒnz biː ˈbaɪɡɒnz/UK/lɛt ˈbaɪˌɡɑnz bi ˈbaɪˌɡɑnz/US
Etymology
From bygone (“event that happened in the past”).
Definitions
To disregard or ignore a past difficulty in a relationship or an offence (when dealing…
To disregard or ignore a past difficulty in a relationship or an offence (when dealing with another individual).
- "Never mind, I'll give you a hundred dollars for it," said the king; "you did me out of horse and saddle the other day, and the bridle too, but I'll let bygones be bygones, if I get the pot."
- You'll find, when you come back, I promise you, Kit, that everyone is willing to let bygones be bygones, and that you can make a fresh start.
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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA