time heals all hurts

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Meaning · English

Synonym of time heals all wounds.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

However, it is a true saying that time heals all hurts, and so it was with Jack Grosvenor, for it came to pass that when the first soreness was over Fred induced Jack to pay them another visit before he took his bride back to the bush, […]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “time heals all hurts” mean?

Synonym of time heals all wounds.

Is “time heals all hurts” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.