“Water under the bridge”

Definition

Something from the past that no longer matters.

Examples

Examples

“We argued before, but it’s water under the bridge now.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does "Water under the bridge" mean?
"Water under the bridge" means something from the past that no longer matters..
How do you use "Water under the bridge" in a sentence?
Example: "We argued before, but it’s water under the bridge now."
What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Water under the bridge"?
Прошлое, которое уже не имеет значения. / Անցյալում մնացած բան, որ այլևս կարևոր չէ։
Is this idiom formal or informal?
This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.

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