forgive

(one) could be forgiven for (doing something)

It is completely understandable that one would do, think, or believe something, even if it is incorrect. Anyone visiting this country could be forgiven for thinking that they've somehow gone backwards in time. You could be forgiven for wondering how a multinational company has failed to pay its taxes for the last five years.

(one) might be forgiven for (doing something)

It is completely understandable that one would do, think, or believe something, even if it is incorrect. Anyone visiting this country might be forgiven for thinking that they've somehow gone backwards in time. You might be forgiven for wondering how a multinational company has failed to pay its taxes for the last five years.

(one) will be forgiven for (doing something)

It is completely understandable that one would do, think, or believe something, even if it is incorrect. Anyone visiting this country will be forgiven for thinking that they've somehow gone backwards in time. You'll be forgiven for wondering how a multinational company has failed to pay its taxes for the last five years.

(one) would be forgiven for (doing something)

It is completely understandable that one would do, think, or believe something, even if it is incorrect. Anyone visiting this country would be forgiven for thinking that they've somehow gone backwards in time. You would be forgiven for wondering how a multinational company has failed to pay its taxes for the last five years.

forgive (someone) for (something)

To absolve or pardon someone for a misdeed or slight. I don't think she'll ever be able to forgive Jack for cheating on her. Please forgive me, I have the worst memory—what's your name again?

forgive and forget

To forgive someone and (attempt to) forget that the wrong they committed ever happened. I really do want to move on, but I just can't forgive and forget that you tried to steal my boyfriend!

See also: and, forget, forgive

God forgive me

A phrase commonly said in conjunction with a rude or otherwise unkind or inappropriate statement. God forgive me, but Lois is just so exhausting to deal with.

to err is human (to forgive is divine)

proverb Being fallible and making mistakes is inherent to being a human, and forgiving such mistakes is a transcendent act. I know you're mad at your brother because he lied, but to err is human, you know. To forgive is divine.

Forgive and forget.

Prov. You should not only forgive people for hurting you, you should also forget that they ever hurt you. When my sister lost my favorite book, I was angry at her for weeks, but my mother finally convinced me to forgive and forget. Jane: Are you going to invite Sam to your party? Sue: No way. Last year he laughed at my new skirt. Jane: Come on, Sue, forgive and forget.

See also: and, forget, forgive

forgive someone for something

to pardon someone for something. Please forgive me for being late. He never forgave himself for harming her.

forgive and forget

Both pardon and hold no resentment concerning a past event. For example, After Meg and Mary decided to forgive and forget their differences, they became good friends . This phrase dates from the 1300s and was a proverb by the mid-1500s. For a synonym, see let bygones be bygones.

See also: and, forget, forgive

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

to err is human, to forgive divine

it is human nature to make mistakes yourself while finding it hard to forgive others. proverb

forˌgive and forˈget

decide to forget an argument, an insult, etc: Come on, it’s time to forgive and forget. Many of his victims find it impossible to forgive and forget.

See also: and, forget, forgive

he, she, etc. could/might be forgiven for doing something

used to say that it is easy to understand why somebody does or thinks something, although they are wrong: Looking at the crowds out shopping, you could be forgiven for thinking that everyone has plenty of money to spend.

See also: could, forgive, might, something

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

forgive and forget

Both pardon and dismiss someone’s mistake, rudeness, or other transgression. This expression has been an English proverb since at least the thirteenth century. William Langland in Piers Ploughman held it up as a form of Christian charity to be practiced by all: “So will Cryst of his curteisye, and men crye hym mercy, bothe forgive and forgeter.” It appears in John Heywood’s 1546 collection of proverbs and was used by Shakespeare in at least four of his plays, including King Lear (4.7): “Pray you now, forget and forgive; I am old and foolish.” It remains current to the present day.

See also: and, forget, forgive

The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer

See also:

(one) could be forgiven for (doing something)
(one) might be forgiven for (doing something)
(one) will be forgiven for (doing something)
(one) would be forgiven for (doing something)
he, she, etc. could/might be forgiven for doing something
I don't blame (someone)
I don't blame you/her, etc.
begging your pardon, but (something)
might
put the lie to (something)

References in periodicals archive

The magistrate released the suspect on a personal bond and fixed the mention of the case for May 9 when the accused should come back having repented for his aunt to forgive him.

Woman shrugs off magistrate's request to forgive nephew

This is what, the Saviour of the world, Lord Jesus Christ taught to the world before dying on the Cross - Love until you Forgive. When he was about to die he prayed for his enemies saying: "Father, forgive them for they do not know what they are doing." He also said, "Love one another as I have loved you (Jn.

Forgiveness Heals And Transforms

Certainly, the man who would rather not be slandered, should not slander and defame their neighbour; no man wants to be offended, humiliated, insulted, judged harshly without being forgiven by his or her neighbour, and it is for this reason that they, in their turn, should persevere in not throwing the venom of wrongdoings at other people, but instead to forgive trespasses, weaknesses and injustices committed by one's neighbour.

Forgiving one's Neighbour from the perspective of the Holy Fathers

Continue reading "This Yom Kippur, Can We Forgive Trump's Voters?" at...

This Yom Kippur, Can We Forgive Trump's Voters?

Tibbits reveals the clinically proven steps and tools every person needs to uncover their grievance story, eliminate the unresolved anger that they can and can't see--and forgive for good.

Forgive to Live

People who genuinely forgive tend to be healthier and happier, science suggests.

Find forgiveness: science shows learning to forgive can make you happier and healthier

Forgive us, father, for the indignity of the catheter, and the food we

Prayer to My Father

My unwillingness to forgive this man does not give him any kind of power.

Why I Can't Forgive Dylann Roof

"Blue Bloods" starring Donnie Wahlberg (Daniel "Danny" Reagan), Tom Selleck (Francis "Frank" Reagan), Will Estes (Jamison "Jamie" Reagan), Bridget Moynahan (Erin Reagan) and Len Cariou (Henry Reagan) will air "Forgive and Forget" (Season 5, episode 2) on Friday, Oct.

'Blue Bloods' Season 5 Spoilers: Episode 2 'Forgive And Forget' Airs On Oct. 3, 2014, Danny And Erin Disagree About A Case While Jamie Attracts The Ire Of His Colleagues [WATCH VIDEO]

Featuring bright, simple color illustrations, I Forgive You: Love We Can Hear, Ask For, and Give is a poetic picturebook designed to teach young children about the Christian virtue of forgiveness.

I Forgive You

TEHRAN (FNA)- We're often told to 'forgive and forget' the wrongs that we suffer -- it turns out that there may be some scientific truth behind the common saying.

Forgiving a Wrong May Make It Easier to Forget

The only way to experience healing and peace is to forgive. Until we can forgive, we remain locked in our pain and locked out of the possibility of experiencing healing and freedom, locked out of the possibility of being at peace.

Why we forgive: by letting go of past hurts, we can heal not only ourselves, but our families, our communities, and our world

According to a 60 Minutes/Vanity Fair poll, 43 percent of respondents voted to forgive him from a list of liars, which included Lance Armstrong, Richard Nixon and Bernie, the Politico reported.

Bill Clinton chosen as most forgivable liar

When it comas to emotional baggage, the inability to forgive is a major cause of sadness, depression, and loneliness, according to holistic physician Bradley Nelson, author of The Emotion Code.

Torment never ends without forgiveness

Studies show that people who forgive are happier and healthier than those who hold resentments.

Forgive a little every day to help you live life a healthier way; Victor Aziz, a consultant psychiatrist at Cwm Taf Local Health Board, looks at the issue of forgiveness Monday, 1 April 2013 THEPROFESSIONALS

词组	forgive
释义	forgive (one) could be forgiven for (doing something) It is completely understandable that one would do, think, or believe something, even if it is incorrect. Anyone visiting this country could be forgiven for thinking that they've somehow gone backwards in time. You could be forgiven for wondering how a multinational company has failed to pay its taxes for the last five years. See also: could, forgive (one) might be forgiven for (doing something) It is completely understandable that one would do, think, or believe something, even if it is incorrect. Anyone visiting this country might be forgiven for thinking that they've somehow gone backwards in time. You might be forgiven for wondering how a multinational company has failed to pay its taxes for the last five years. See also: forgive, might (one) will be forgiven for (doing something) It is completely understandable that one would do, think, or believe something, even if it is incorrect. Anyone visiting this country will be forgiven for thinking that they've somehow gone backwards in time. You'll be forgiven for wondering how a multinational company has failed to pay its taxes for the last five years. See also: forgive, will (one) would be forgiven for (doing something) It is completely understandable that one would do, think, or believe something, even if it is incorrect. Anyone visiting this country would be forgiven for thinking that they've somehow gone backwards in time. You would be forgiven for wondering how a multinational company has failed to pay its taxes for the last five years. See also: forgive forgive (someone) for (something) To absolve or pardon someone for a misdeed or slight. I don't think she'll ever be able to forgive Jack for cheating on her. Please forgive me, I have the worst memory—what's your name again? See also: forgive forgive and forget To forgive someone and (attempt to) forget that the wrong they committed ever happened. I really do want to move on, but I just can't forgive and forget that you tried to steal my boyfriend! See also: and, forget, forgive God forgive me A phrase commonly said in conjunction with a rude or otherwise unkind or inappropriate statement. God forgive me, but Lois is just so exhausting to deal with. See also: forgive, god to err is human (to forgive is divine) proverb Being fallible and making mistakes is inherent to being a human, and forgiving such mistakes is a transcendent act. I know you're mad at your brother because he lied, but to err is human, you know. To forgive is divine. See also: err, forgive, human Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. Forgive and forget. Prov. You should not only forgive people for hurting you, you should also forget that they ever hurt you. When my sister lost my favorite book, I was angry at her for weeks, but my mother finally convinced me to forgive and forget. Jane: Are you going to invite Sam to your party? Sue: No way. Last year he laughed at my new skirt. Jane: Come on, Sue, forgive and forget. See also: and, forget, forgive forgive someone for something to pardon someone for something. Please forgive me for being late. He never forgave himself for harming her. See also: forgive McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. forgive and forget Both pardon and hold no resentment concerning a past event. For example, After Meg and Mary decided to forgive and forget their differences, they became good friends . This phrase dates from the 1300s and was a proverb by the mid-1500s. For a synonym, see let bygones be bygones. See also: and, forget, forgive The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. to err is human, to forgive divine it is human nature to make mistakes yourself while finding it hard to forgive others. proverb See also: divine, err, forgive Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary forˌgive and forˈget decide to forget an argument, an insult, etc: Come on, it’s time to forgive and forget. Many of his victims find it impossible to forgive and forget. See also: and, forget, forgive he, she, etc. could/might be forgiven for doing something used to say that it is easy to understand why somebody does or thinks something, although they are wrong: Looking at the crowds out shopping, you could be forgiven for thinking that everyone has plenty of money to spend. See also: could, forgive, might, something Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary forgive and forget Both pardon and dismiss someone’s mistake, rudeness, or other transgression. This expression has been an English proverb since at least the thirteenth century. William Langland in Piers Ploughman held it up as a form of Christian charity to be practiced by all: “So will Cryst of his curteisye, and men crye hym mercy, bothe forgive and forgeter.” It appears in John Heywood’s 1546 collection of proverbs and was used by Shakespeare in at least four of his plays, including King Lear (4.7): “Pray you now, forget and forgive; I am old and foolish.” It remains current to the present day. See also: and, forget, forgive The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: (one) could be forgiven for (doing something) (one) might be forgiven for (doing something) (one) will be forgiven for (doing something) (one) would be forgiven for (doing something) he, she, etc. could/might be forgiven for doing something I don't blame (someone) I don't blame you/her, etc. begging your pardon, but (something) might put the lie to (something) References in periodicals archive The magistrate released the suspect on a personal bond and fixed the mention of the case for May 9 when the accused should come back having repented for his aunt to forgive him. Woman shrugs off magistrate's request to forgive nephew This is what, the Saviour of the world, Lord Jesus Christ taught to the world before dying on the Cross - Love until you Forgive. When he was about to die he prayed for his enemies saying: "Father, forgive them for they do not know what they are doing." He also said, "Love one another as I have loved you (Jn. Forgiveness Heals And Transforms Certainly, the man who would rather not be slandered, should not slander and defame their neighbour; no man wants to be offended, humiliated, insulted, judged harshly without being forgiven by his or her neighbour, and it is for this reason that they, in their turn, should persevere in not throwing the venom of wrongdoings at other people, but instead to forgive trespasses, weaknesses and injustices committed by one's neighbour. Forgiving one's Neighbour from the perspective of the Holy Fathers Continue reading "This Yom Kippur, Can We Forgive Trump's Voters?" at... This Yom Kippur, Can We Forgive Trump's Voters? Tibbits reveals the clinically proven steps and tools every person needs to uncover their grievance story, eliminate the unresolved anger that they can and can't see--and forgive for good. Forgive to Live People who genuinely forgive tend to be healthier and happier, science suggests. Find forgiveness: science shows learning to forgive can make you happier and healthier Forgive us, father, for the indignity of the catheter, and the food we Prayer to My Father My unwillingness to forgive this man does not give him any kind of power. Why I Can't Forgive Dylann Roof "Blue Bloods" starring Donnie Wahlberg (Daniel "Danny" Reagan), Tom Selleck (Francis "Frank" Reagan), Will Estes (Jamison "Jamie" Reagan), Bridget Moynahan (Erin Reagan) and Len Cariou (Henry Reagan) will air "Forgive and Forget" (Season 5, episode 2) on Friday, Oct. 'Blue Bloods' Season 5 Spoilers: Episode 2 'Forgive And Forget' Airs On Oct. 3, 2014, Danny And Erin Disagree About A Case While Jamie Attracts The Ire Of His Colleagues [WATCH VIDEO] Featuring bright, simple color illustrations, I Forgive You: Love We Can Hear, Ask For, and Give is a poetic picturebook designed to teach young children about the Christian virtue of forgiveness. I Forgive You TEHRAN (FNA)- We're often told to 'forgive and forget' the wrongs that we suffer -- it turns out that there may be some scientific truth behind the common saying. Forgiving a Wrong May Make It Easier to Forget The only way to experience healing and peace is to forgive. Until we can forgive, we remain locked in our pain and locked out of the possibility of experiencing healing and freedom, locked out of the possibility of being at peace. Why we forgive: by letting go of past hurts, we can heal not only ourselves, but our families, our communities, and our world According to a 60 Minutes/Vanity Fair poll, 43 percent of respondents voted to forgive him from a list of liars, which included Lance Armstrong, Richard Nixon and Bernie, the Politico reported. Bill Clinton chosen as most forgivable liar When it comas to emotional baggage, the inability to forgive is a major cause of sadness, depression, and loneliness, according to holistic physician Bradley Nelson, author of The Emotion Code. Torment never ends without forgiveness Studies show that people who forgive are happier and healthier than those who hold resentments. Forgive a little every day to help you live life a healthier way; Victor Aziz, a consultant psychiatrist at Cwm Taf Local Health Board, looks at the issue of forgiveness Monday, 1 April 2013 THEPROFESSIONALS
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