time heals all wounds
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: time heals every wound
Meaning · English
Negative feelings eventually fade away.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
“We quarrelled long ago, did we not, and many years have passed since we met, but Time heals all wounds and—welcome, son of my father. I need not ask if you are well,” and he glanced enviously at the great-framed man who knelt before him.
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 wounds” mean?
Negative feelings eventually fade away.
Is “time heals all wounds” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.