Why do we say ‘bury the hatchet’?


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In this episode, Rob and Jess explore the stories behind a host of common sayings.
🪓 Does anyone actually ‘bury the hatchet’?
😈 Was there ever a ‘devil’s advocate’?
🔫 What is a ‘son of a gun’?
🪶 Why would you have a ‘feather in your cap’?
These questions answered, and many more, in another idioms episode of Words Unravelled.

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