let bygones be bygones
Example Sentences
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In a video, he said the army was ready for negotiations, but "we will not let bygones be bygones."
From Reuters • Oct. 25, 2023
Luis and Davonte agree to let bygones be bygones, especially since their go-to allies have both died.
From Washington Post • Sep. 9, 2022
In a polite world, the trio would have invited her to join their celebration and let bygones be bygones.
From Salon • Jul. 6, 2022
If Jim has taken your boyfriend’s reproof seriously, you could decide to let bygones be bygones, but if his appalling behavior resumes, the respectful thing to do is to let your friend know.
From New York Times • Apr. 19, 2022
Zimbabwe had signed a peace treaty with them years before, but it seemed no one could let bygones be bygones.
From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer
