bury the hatchet

idiom

Pronunciation: ˈbɛri ðə ˈhætʃɪt

Definition

To end a long-standing conflict or dispute and make peace with someone.

Examples

• It is time for us to bury the hatchet and move forward with our project.

• They finally buried the hatchet after realizing their rivalry was hurting the business.

• I hope they can bury the hatchet before the family reunion next week.

Synonyms of bury the hatchet

Words with a similar meaning to bury the hatchet:

• make up
• reconcile
• settle differences

Antonyms of bury the hatchet

Words with the opposite meaning to bury the hatchet:

• start a fight
• hold a grudge

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