put behind one



put something behind one

Fig. to try to forget about something. I look forward to putting all my problems behind me. She will be happier when all this can be put behind her.
See also: behind, one, put

put behind one

1. Try to forget, make an effort not to be bothered by, as in He had to put that failed negotiation behind him and make a fresh start. [Mid-1800s]
See also: behind, one, put

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
RavenRAY-vənEnglish
Christopher['kristəfə]
Aonghus-Irish, Scottish, Irish Mythology
BoldizsÁR-Hungarian
Talulla-Irish
Gracianagrah-THYAH-nah (Spanish), grah-SYAH-nah (Latin American Spanish), grə-SYA-nə (Portuguese)Spanish, Portuguese