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What is the meaning of the idiom 'To bury the hatchet'?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. To hide a weapon
  2. To end a quarrel and become friendly
  3. To dig a hole in the ground
  4. To forget a past event

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: To end a quarrel and become friendly

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) To end a quarrel and become friendly šŸ“š Explanation: This idiom originates from a Native American tradition where leaders literally buried their weapons to signify the end of a conflict. In modern English, it is used whenever two parties decide to stop fighting and settle their differences. It implies a conscious decision to move forward in peace rather than dwelling on past grievances.