BE 502: It's Water Under the Bridge - How to Accept an Apology at Work

In this episode of the Business English Podcast, Lindsay and Michelle discuss the idiom "water under the bridge," which means to forgive and forget about a past issue. They explore its importance in the business world for maintaining relationships with coworkers and managers, emphasizing that it acknowledges a past offense but chooses to move forward. They differentiate its usage from less significant situations and highlight the importance of timing and genuineness when using the expression. The hosts also provide alternative phrases for accepting apologies, such as "don't worry about it," "no hard feelings," and "let's put it behind us," and act out scenarios to demonstrate appropriate usage.