bury the hatchet
phrase
: to settle a disagreement : become reconciled
It's time for them to bury the hatchet and start working together again.
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Cyndi Lauper wants to bury the hatchet with Steven Spielberg over the Goonies theme song and music video.
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Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 June 2026
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Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 June 2026
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“Bury the hatchet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bury%20the%20hatchet. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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