Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
let-bygones-be-bygones
idiom
/ˈlɛt ˈbaɪˌɡɒnz bi ˈbaɪˌɡɒnz/
Definition
To forget about past disagreements or offenses and move on without holding a grudge.
Examples
- After their argument, they decided to let bygones be bygones and start fresh.
- It’s time to let bygones be bygones and focus on the future.
Meaning
The phrase encourages people to make peace with past issues and not let them affect current relationships.
Synonyms
- forgive and forget
- move on
- reconcile
