forgive and forget

(idiom) something in the past cannot be fixed, so it must be forgiven

Example Sentences:

Best Friend 1: Hey man.
Best Friend 2: Hi.
Best Friend 1: Look, I want to tell you something. Two years ago I went on a date with your wife.
Best Friend 2: I know, she told me.
Best Friend 1: I’m so sorry. I must apologize.
Best Friend 2: I’ll forgive and forget.
Best Friend 1: Why?
Best Friend 2: Because I went on a date with your wife!

My mother tried to apologize for being cruel to me when I was a teenager, but I told her I would forgive and forget.

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Similar idioms:

1. water under the bridge
2. let it slide
3. check in with
4. lead someone on
5. hold one’s tongue