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Meaning: (idiomatic)Something in thepastthat cannot becontrolledorundone, but must beaccepted,forgiven, orforgotten.Synonym:water over the damThey agreed that their old disputes werewater under the bridgeand decided to make a fresh start.1942,Julius J. Epstein,Philip G. Epstein,Howard Koch,Casablanca:Ilsa:It's been a long time.Sam:Yes, ma'am. A lot ofwater under the bridge.2000,Bob Dylan, “Things Have Changed”:Lot ofwater under the bridge; lot of other stuff, too / Don’t get up, gentlemen, I’m only passing through
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