water under the bridge
Say it: water under the BRIJ /ˌwɔːtər ˌʌndə ðə ˈbrɪdʒ/ · idiom
What “water under the bridge” means
Past problems that no longer matter.
More precisely: Past problems that are no longer important or worth worrying about.
Example: “We argued about it last year, but that's water under the bridge.”
When to use it
When an old disagreement or mistake has stopped bothering you. Everyday language, often reassuring when making peace.
Similar words
in the past, forgotten, bygones
Quick check
Your friend apologises for an old argument, but you've forgiven it and moved on. That argument is now…
unfinished business or water under the bridge?
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water under the bridge
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