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Region: General | Usage example: After the argument they kissed and made up.

Kiss and make up

Meaning

Resolve a disagreement and return to friendly terms.

Usage

Used jokingly for quick reconciliations.

Origin & History

Origin notes can vary by region and source; this page gives the commonly reported explanation and usage context.

Romantic imagery of lovers reconciling.

Appears in 19th-century poetry about reconciliation.

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