B1 — Intermediate❤️ Love & Family
Perdonare e dimenticare
To forgive and forget
Literal Translation
"To forgive and forget"
What it means
To forgive and forget; to move past a betrayal or argument. A difficult but admired act in Italian relationship culture. The phrase carries moral weight, particularly in the context of long marriages and family ties.
Example in context
"Dopo il tradimento, ha scelto di perdonare e dimenticare per amore dei figli."
"After the betrayal, she chose to forgive and forget for the sake of the children."
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