Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
water-under-the-bridge
idiom
/ˈwɔːtə(r) ˈʌndə(r) ðə brɪdʒ/
Definition
A situation or event that is no longer relevant or important, especially because it happened a long time ago.
Examples
- They had a big argument, but it’s all water under the bridge now.
- What happened last year is just water under the bridge; we have to move forward.
- Don’t dwell on the mistakes; they’re just water under the bridge.
Meaning
Things that have happened in the past that cannot be changed and should not be a source of concern or trouble now.
Synonyms
- forgotten matters
- past issues
- irrelevant events
