forgive and forget
To absolve somebody completely for a past wrongdoing; to pardon with neither resentment nor a view to retribution.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“It is best to forgive and forget after a small argument.”
“After their long disagreement, they decided to forgive and forget so they could move forward as friends.”
“True maturity requires the strength to forgive and forget the grievances of the past, allowing one to cultivate peace of mind.”
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forget oneself
to lose one's dignity, temper, or self-control.
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forget to take one's medication this morning
To be annoyed or irritable, or to behave in an ill-mannered way, particularly in the morning.
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forget you
A forceful expression of anger, dismissal, or contempt directed at someone.
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forgive but don't forget
To pardon someone of wrongdoing while retaining awareness of their past behavior to prevent similar incidents from happening again.
Last updated August 10, 2026