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What does let bygones be bygones mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word let bygones be bygones? Here's what it means.

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  1. (idiomatic) To ignore or disregard a past offense (when dealing with another individual).
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Apparently he's managed to convince Olivia to let bygones be bygones.
Oh well, time to bury the hatchet and let bygones be bygones.
I'm happy to let bygones be bygones and I will stop talking to the press as long as Bob does the same thing.
There are some who think that it is more in our interests to let bygones be bygones and make a fresh start.
Yes, in the past, we may have thrown the gauntlet on occasion and gotten all up in his business, but we're willing to let bygones be bygones.
I mean, British people, when asked about this, now are pretty relaxed in saying let bygones be bygones.

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