water under the bridge

water under the bridge
   If something belongs to the past and isn't important or troubling any more, it is water under the bridge.
  (Dorking School Dictionary)
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   If something difficult or unpleasant took place in the past but is no longer important, it is referred to as water under the bridge.
   

They had a serious disagreement in the past, but that's water under the bridge today.


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