bury the hatchet
bury the hatchet — idiom
1. to end a long-standing quarrel and restore a friendly relationship
to end a long-standing quarrel and restore a friendly relationship
After a decade of silence, Elena and her sister finally buried the hatchet.
finally + bury the hatchet
The two rival restaurant owners buried the hatchet and launched a joint menu.
bury the hatchet + and [joint action]
Arjun decided the family reunion was the right moment to bury the hatchet.
Bao and his neighbour buried the hatchet after sharing a meal together.
At their college reunion, Diego and his former rival finally buried the hatchet.
- make peace
broader in scope; less emphasis on repairing a personal bond
- reconcile
more formal, often used in diplomatic or legal contexts
- make up
more informal, typically for personal relationships
- hold a grudge
to keep resentment alive instead of ending it
- fall out
to have a serious disagreement that ends a relationship
用法筆記
Only used for serious, long-standing conflicts; too dramatic for minor everyday arguments.