water under the bridge
/ˌwɔːtər ˌʌndə ðə ˈbrɪdʒ/INFORMAL · B2
Meaning
past problems that no longer matter or cause bad feelings
Examples
- 1We argued a lot as teenagers, but that's all water under the bridge now.
- 2Don't apologise again; the mix-up with the tickets is water under the bridge.
- 3Aisha and her old flatmate fell out years ago, but now it's water under the bridge and they meet for coffee.
- 4Leo forgot my birthday last year, but I've forgiven him; it's water under the bridge.
- 5Is that old argument about the car water under the bridge, or are you still upset?
Grammar
Uncountable: no article before water. It usually follows be, often with all or just.
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