Meaning of water under the bridge | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

Something in the past that cannot be controlled or undone, but must be accepted, forgiven, or forgotten.

idiomatic, uncountable

Deutsch Schnee von gestern

Ελληνικά νερό κι αλάτι ο γέγονε, γέγονε

Español agua pasada

Suomi mennyt ollut ja mennyt

Français de l'eau a coulé sous les ponts histoire ancienne

日本語終わったこと

Nederlands gedane zaken maken geen keer

Polski było, minęło po ptokach

Português águas passadas águas passadas não movem moinhos

Русский прошлогодний снег

“They agreed that their old disputes were water under the bridge and decided to make a fresh start.”

“Ilsa: It's been a long time. Sam: Yes, ma'am. A lot of water under the bridge.”

“Lot of water under the bridge; lot of other stuff, too / Don’t get up, gentlemen, I’m only passing through”

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.