water under the bridge
Definitions
Something in the past that cannot be controlled or undone, but must be accepted, forgiven, or forgotten.
Equivalents
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Examples
“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”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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