Meaning of 'Bury the hatchet'
What does the saying 'Bury the hatchet' mean?
Idiom: Bury the hatchet
Meaning:
If you bury the hatchet, you make peace with someone and stop arguing or fighting.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: War, weapons and conflict |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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