事过境迁 (shì guō) — things have changed; circumstances alter cases; the situation is no longer what it was
Definition
A chengyu meaning the matter is over and circumstances have shifted, so what was true before no longer applies. Used to explain why past conflicts, promises, or feelings should be set aside.
idiom
things have changedcircumstances alter casesthe situation is no longer what it was
Examples
- 事过境迁，。shì guō, Wǒ men bú yào zài wéi nà jiàn shì zhēng chǎo le.Things have changed; let's not argue about that matter anymore.
- 事过境迁，。Suī rán shì guō, dàn nà shí de jīng yàn yī rán zhí dé zhēn xī.Although circumstances have changed, the experience from that time is still worth cherishing.
- 事过境迁，。shì guō, Dāng nián de péng you zǎo yǐ gè bèn dōng xī.Time has passed and the situation is different; those old friends have long gone their separate ways.
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