Bury The Hatchet

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Bury The Hatchet : Phrases

Meaning:

Make peace with an enemy.


Example:

Do not worsen your enmity with your brother. Bury The Hatchet. Make move to come close to him.


Origin:

Some Native American tribes declared peace by literally burying a tomahawk in the ground.

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