water under the bridge

Example Sentences

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Mr Browne said 40 years is seen by some as a long period of time with "lots of water under the bridge".

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2023

“It’s all water under the bridge and now we’re back to work.”

From Washington Times • Jul. 26, 2023

“So, it’s water under the bridge, I guess. I’m always going to be thankful to the Canucks for drafting me into the NHL.”

From Seattle Times • Dec. 22, 2022

But there's been a lot of water under the bridge and market attrition since, in one the worst year for mixed asset portfolios in a hundred years.

From Reuters • Nov. 11, 2022

“A lot of water under the bridge since then.”

From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt