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Explaining "Time is a great healer"

Reviewed and edited by Anwar Kareem 01/10/2024, 07:46
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What does it mean?

Time is a great healer

The phrase "Time is a great healer" means that emotional pain and distress tend to lessen as time passes, allowing people to recover from grief or hurt.

Tone

Reassuring and optimistic

Origin

The exact origin of the phrase is unclear, but it has been used in literature and everyday language for centuries to convey the idea that time helps people heal from emotional wounds.

Examples of usage

  • After her breakup, Jane felt devastated, but she knew that time is a great healer.
  • He was heartbroken after losing his job, but as weeks went by, he started to feel better because time is indeed a great healer.

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