What are some idioms related to forgiveness and reconciliation?

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What are some idioms related to forgiveness and reconciliation?

Here are some idioms related to forgiveness and reconciliation:

1. Bury the hatchet: To make peace or reconcile with someone after a disagreement or conflict.
2. Turn over a new leaf: To make a fresh start or change one's behavior for the better, often after forgiving or being forgiven.
3. Let bygones be bygones: To forget past conflicts or grievances and move on.
4. Extend an olive branch: To offer peace or reconciliation to someone.
5. Make amends: To take actions to repair a relationship or right a wrong.
6. Patch things up: To resolve a disagreement or conflict and restore a harmonious relationship.
7. Kiss and make up: To reconcile or make peace after a disagreement or argument.
8. Give someone the benefit of the doubt: To choose to believe someone's explanation or excuse, even if it is not fully convincing, as an act of forgiveness or reconciliation.
9. Break the ice: To initiate friendly or peaceful communication after a period of tension or silence.
10. Bridge the gap: To reconcile differences or bring two opposing parties closer together.