Put behind you

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verb

To move on from something in the past and stop letting it affect you.

You should put behind you the mistakes you made in the past and focus on the future.
Visual representation of "put behind you" - To move on from something in the past and stop letting it affect you.

Often appears as...

  • put the past behind you
  • put mistakes behind you

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Idiomatic

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Emotional Progress

Used to express the emotional journey of moving beyond difficult experiences.

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After the loss, she put it behind her and grew stronger.
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Personal Growth

Indicates a mindset focused on personal development and future goals.

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He decided to put his failures behind him and improve his skills.
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Positive Change

Encourages adopting a positive outlook by disregarding past negativity.

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You've learned from it; now put that experience behind you.
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