Idiom Breakdown

water under the bridge

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Definition

Something in the past that cannot be controlled or undone, but must be accepted, forgiven, or forgotten.

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In Context

"They agreed that their old disputes were water under the bridge and decided to make a fresh start."
"Ilsa: It's been a long time. Sam: Yes, ma'am. A lot of water under the bridge."
"Lot of water under the bridge; lot of other stuff, too / Don’t get up, gentlemen, I’m only passing through"

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Also Said As

water over the dam

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See Also

bury the hatchet
cry over spilt milk
no use crying over spilt milk
here we are
irreversibility
let bygones be bygones
that ship has sailed
that train has left the station
the die is cast
what's done is done
yesterday is gone
you can't unring a bell