Meaning of the word "forgive and forget" in English

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forgive and forget

US /fərˈɡɪv ænd fərˈɡɛt/
UK /fərˈɡɪv ænd fərˈɡɛt/
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Idiom

1.

to stop feeling angry with someone for something they have done and to not remember it or allow it to affect future relationships

Example:
It's time to forgive and forget what happened between us.
After their big argument, they decided to forgive and forget.
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