It is time to close the book on this old argument.
close the book on
idiomTo stop worrying about or trying to do something about; to ignore.
Origin
disputed originBy analogy to closing an accounting journal.
After years of searching for the lost documents, the team decided to close the book on the investigation.
Having finally accepted the failure of his ambitious project, he chose to close the book on his past mistakes and move forward.
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blot one's copy book
To damage one's own reputation through bad behavior.
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book burning
Any mass destruction, removal, or recalling of books, motion pictures, broadcasts, or electronic works as a form of censorship, especially motivated by religious or political objections to the material.
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book dumping
The practice of donating old used books that burden rather than assist communities.
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book in
To check in (to a hotel).
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call someone every name in the book
To call someone many abusive names.
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close enough for government work
Adequate; acceptable as government work, imperfect but not worth the time nor effort of improving.
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close in on
To enclose around; to tighten or shrink; to collapse.
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close on the heels of
Near in time or place; very close.