Example
“After years of arguing over the property, the two cousins finally buried the hatchet.”
Dictionary details
Related idioms
Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.
kiss and make up
Neutral · CEFR B1
to reconcile and become friendly again after an argument
mend fences
Neutral · CEFR B1
to rebuild friendly relations after a dispute
a bone of contention
Neutral · CEFR B2
a subject that causes disagreement or argument between people
it takes two to tango
Neutral · CEFR B2
both parties are responsible for a situation
keep the peace
Neutral · CEFR B2
to prevent conflict and maintain calm between people or groups
save face
Neutral · CEFR B2
to protect one's dignity or public reputation after embarrassment or failure
Source methodology
Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.