Phrase guide

put something behind one

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To recover from an unpleasant or traumatic experience; to overcome a negative feeling, especially anger, resentment, or grief.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, transitive

Examples

  • The losing candidate was just glad to put it behind him after months on the campaign trail.

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Antonyms: none provided

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