forgiving and forgetting
Letting bygones stay
Forgiving and forgetting is the act of not only pardoning an offense but also letting go of resentment about it entirely: After the apology, she was ready to forgive and forget.
The phrase acknowledges that forgiveness alone doesn't erase memory—true reconciliation requires both.
Often used skeptically: I can forgive, but I'm not sure I can forget.
- empathySharing another's emotions
- reconciliationRestoration of friendly relations
- burying the hatchetEnding hostilities permanently
- graceEffortless beauty of motion
- trust-buildingEstablishing mutual confidence
clean slate · conflict resolution · acceptance · restorative justice · catharsis · bygones · water under the bridge · turning the page · redemption · closure · inner peace · resilience · compassion · apology · olive branch · humility · peace · release
forgiving and forgettingholding a grudge
getting even · vindictiveness · bitter · resentful · vengeful
forgiving and forgettingshunning
Deliberately avoiding someone
ostracizing · excommunicating · burning bridges · cold shouldering · freezing out
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