John: I'm still upset about what happened last year.
Phrases Conversational Starters and Small Talk
It's water under the bridge.
C2Meaning
It's a past event that is no longer important.
Example sentences
Alice: I know, but it's water under the bridge. We should move on.
John: I suppose you're right. It's difficult, though.
Alice: Yes, but dwelling on it won't change anything. Let's focus on the present; it's water under the bridge.