forgiven and forgotten
Slate wiped clean
Forgiven and forgotten describes an offense that has been both pardoned and dismissed from memory—a complete letting go of a wrong.
The phrase emphasizes that true forgiveness means not holding onto resentment: After she apologized, the whole incident was forgiven and forgotten.
Often used to signal that a matter is entirely resolved and won't be brought up again.
- amnestyGroup pardon from authorities
- wipe the slate cleanForgive and forget completely
- acquittalFormal clearing of charges
- let it goCease fixating on something
- clemencyMerciful treatment of offenders
pardon · letting go · moving on · reconciliation · kiss and make up · closure · redemption · exoneration · absolution · acceptance · mercy · bury the hatchet · clear the air · no hard feelings · understanding · apology · empathy · amends
forgiven and forgottenunforgiven
Not granted absolution
unforgotten · unresolved · held against · festering · seething
forgiven and forgottenon the record
Openly stated, quotable
held accountable · never forgotten · carved in stone · black mark · indelible
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