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Definition forgive and forget in British English

forgive and forget phrase

phrase
1

to decide not to continue being angry about something that someone has done, and not to allow your memory of it to influence your future relationship

Example

I might forgive and forget, but I'm more likely to get mad and get even.

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Definition forgive and forget in British English