[Idiom] BURY THE HATCHET. - Foster Peace and Put Conflicts to Rest

To make peace with someone.

“Burying the hatchet” involves putting away the sharp tools of war—literally. Historically, some Native American tribes would bury a hatchet during peacetime as a symbolic gesture of agreement to cease hostilities. In modern usage, it means resolving one’s differences with another and deciding to stop fighting or arguing, a wonderful reminder of reconciliation.

Example Sentences

1. Let's bury the hatchet and move forward as friends.

   The individuals decide to stop arguing or fighting and continue their relationship amicably.

2. After years of competition, the rival companies decided to bury the hatchet.

   Two competing businesses agree to stop their rivalry and perhaps work together.

3. It's high time they bury the hatchet and stop bringing up old grievances.

   It suggests it's time for them to forgive each other and stop focusing on past disputes.