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bury the hatchet |
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bury the hatchet to forget about arguments and disagreements with someone and to become friends with them again. It had been over a year since the incident and I thought it was time we buried the hatchet. bury the hatchet to agree that you will forget about arguments and disagreements with someone. The two teammates hope to bury the hatchet long enough to win the championship. Etymology: based on the custom of literally burying a hatchet (= cutting tool with a small handle) as a symbol of peace between Native American tribes (= groups of people) |
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What that means for today is: "Hey, guys, bury the hatchet, and start concentrating on the present and the future. Yes, it is a very good thing that King and Arum have decided to bury the hatchet. announced merger creating nation's largest health insurer, California Nurses Association and Service Employees International Union bury the hatchet after years of squabbling. |
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