forgive and forget
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Meaning · English
A fixed-order word pair (irreversible binomial); full definition pending editorial review.
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
Forgive and forget.Hãy tha thứ và quên đi.
Tatoeba sentence #2838115 (CC BY 2.0 FR, tatoeba.org, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Sources & notes
Listed on Wikipedia “Irreversible binomial” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29).
Common questions
What does “forgive and forget” mean?
A fixed-order word pair (irreversible binomial); full definition pending editorial review.
Is “forgive and forget” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.