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Hatchet Bury Means Make Friends Argument Native American

Metaphor Bury the hatchet
Question Meaning What do you mean?
Meaning

To bury the hatchet means to make up and become friends again after an argument.

Question Explanation Why does it mean this?
Explanation

Native American tribes used to bury a tomahawk (a type of hatchet or axe) as a sign of peace after a conflict was over.

Question Example Example
Example

“You and Harry seem to be getting on better these days.”

“Yes. We used to argue all the time, but now we’ve buried the hatchet.”

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