Used when people resolve a dispute and choose to stop fighting or arguing. After years of rivalry, the team captains decided to bury the hatchet.
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Metaphorical Origin
Originates from a Native American practice where warring tribes would bury their weapons as a peace gesture. The CEOs met over dinner to bury the hatchet, ending the long-standing feud.
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Not Literally
It's a figurative expression, meaning no actual hatchet is being buried. Neighbors finally buried the hatchet and stopped arguing over the property line.