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Water under the bridge

Definition

Water under the bridge is an idiomatic expression used to refer to a past event or situation that is no longer of concern or relevance.

Senses

• Literal: Water that flows beneath a bridge.
• Figurative: A past event or situation that is considered to be finished and no longer important.

Usage

Popularity: The phrase "water under the bridge" is a well-known idiom that is commonly used in conversations and writing.

Local: The phrase "water under the bridge" is used in various cultures and languages around the world, indicating its widespread usage.

Examples

Literal:

1. The river was flowing rapidly, carrying the water under the bridge.
2. We stood on the bridge, watching the water flow under our feet.

Figurative:

1. Although they had their disagreements in the past, their conflicts are now water under the bridge.
2. He regretted the mistakes he made, but understood that it was all water under the bridge.

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