Bury the HatchetThe literal origin of a common peace-making phrase.

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History of Phrases

Discover the true story behind the idiom for making peace. This phrase isn't just a metaphor; it stems from a powerful ceremony practiced by Native American nations, particularly the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, to end conflict. Leaders would literally bury weapons under a tree to signify a new era of peace, a practice that shaped the language we use today.