bury the hatchet

Neutral C1 Eiken 1 Advanced

bury the hatchet

Meaning

To make peace and end a quarrel or disagreement.

Literal Translation

斧を埋める

Examples

  • After years of rivalry, they finally buried the hatchet. 長年の対立の末、彼らはついに和解した。
  • It is time to bury the hatchet and move on. もう和解して、前に進むときだ。