bury the hatchet
/ˌberi ðə ˈhætʃɪt/
to make peace; end a conflict
bury the hatchet in a sentence
“After years of feuding, they finally buried the hatchet.”
Origin of bury the hatchet
Native American peace ceremony of literally burying weapons to signify end of hostilities
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