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Explaining "Time is a great healer"
Reviewed and edited by 
Anwar Kareem 01/10/2024, 07:46
Anwar Kareem 01/10/2024, 07:46English.me team member
What does it mean?
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.
Phrases
