Forgive and forget
phrase
To pardon someone for a mistake or wrong doing and completely forget about it.
After the argument, they decided to forgive and forget.
Often appears as...
- let's forgive and forget
- i forgive and forget
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To stop blaming or being angry with someone for something that person has done, or not punish them for something.
I don't think she's going to forgive and forget very easily.
Often appears as...
- can't forgive and forget
- should forgive and forget
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To pardon someone for a mistake or wrong doing and completely forget about it.
After the argument, they decided to forgive and forget.
Often appears as...
- let's forgive and forget
- i forgive and forget
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To stop blaming or being angry with someone for something that person has done, or not punish them for something.
I don't think she's going to forgive and forget very easily.
Often appears as...
- can't forgive and forget
- should forgive and forget
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Sincerity Matters
Using 'forgive and forget' implies true forgiveness, without holding grudges or negative feelings.
They shook hands, promising to forgive and forget past disagreements.
Pro Tip 2/3Full Resolution
'Forgive and forget' means resolving an issue fully so that it's as if it never happened.
After a heartfelt apology, she decided to forgive and forget.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
It's an expression; forgetting completely isn't always possible, but it's the intention that counts.
He said he would forgive and forget, even though some memories are hard to erase.
Pro Tip 1/3Sincerity Matters
Using 'forgive and forget' implies true forgiveness, without holding grudges or negative feelings.
They shook hands, promising to forgive and forget past disagreements.
Pro Tip 2/3Full Resolution
'Forgive and forget' means resolving an issue fully so that it's as if it never happened.
After a heartfelt apology, she decided to forgive and forget.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
It's an expression; forgetting completely isn't always possible, but it's the intention that counts.
He said he would forgive and forget, even though some memories are hard to erase.
Pro Tip 1/3Sincerity Matters
Using 'forgive and forget' implies true forgiveness, without holding grudges or negative feelings.
They shook hands, promising to forgive and forget past disagreements.
Pro Tip 2/3Full Resolution
'Forgive and forget' means resolving an issue fully so that it's as if it never happened.
After a heartfelt apology, she decided to forgive and forget.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
It's an expression; forgetting completely isn't always possible, but it's the intention that counts.
He said he would forgive and forget, even though some memories are hard to erase.
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