water under the bridge
idiom
—used to say that something happened in the past and is no longer important or worth arguing about
We had our differences in the past, but that's all water under the bridge now.
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But that could be water under the bridge for Lauer’s many female fans, according to Lemon, who himself was fired from CNN in 2023 following accusations of misogynistic behavior.
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Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2025
The circumstances that led to his 2019 trade to Colorado by the Leafs are believed to be water under the bridge for all involved.
—Jonas Siegel, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
However, this seems to be water under the bridge, as Kelly delivered a fiery speech supporting Trump during a rally in Pittsburgh on November 4.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
All of that was not only water under the bridge, but kind of according to plan.
Survivor 47 recap: Operation: What Just Happened?
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
But that’s water under the bridge and Brooks’ management is ready to move on.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
But that all seems to be water under the bridge now.
—Richard Newby, Vulture, 26 July 2024
Sai and Jenna were able to put water under the bridge, but her rift with Brynn only grew wider.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
All About the Viral TikTok Sensation Today, however, the Earles said their childish resistance is water under the bridge and has been replaced by a true familial bond.
—Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024
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Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2025
The circumstances that led to his 2019 trade to Colorado by the Leafs are believed to be water under the bridge for all involved.
—Jonas Siegel, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
However, this seems to be water under the bridge, as Kelly delivered a fiery speech supporting Trump during a rally in Pittsburgh on November 4.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
All of that was not only water under the bridge, but kind of according to plan.
Survivor 47 recap: Operation: What Just Happened?
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
But that’s water under the bridge and Brooks’ management is ready to move on.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
But that all seems to be water under the bridge now.
—Richard Newby, Vulture, 26 July 2024
Sai and Jenna were able to put water under the bridge, but her rift with Brynn only grew wider.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
All About the Viral TikTok Sensation Today, however, the Earles said their childish resistance is water under the bridge and has been replaced by a true familial bond.
—Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024
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“Water under the bridge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water%20under%20the%20bridge. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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