xí xoá

Definition

1. Verb phrase:
   • To let it slide / to let bygones be bygones / to forgive and forget: The primary meaning of "xí xoá" is to intentionally overlook a fault, mistake, or debt, choosing not to demand compensation, payment, or an apology. It implies a deliberate act of leniency or forgiveness to avoid conflict or to be magnanimous.

Usage Examples

• Verb phrase:
  • Chuyện nhỏ thôi, xí xoá cho nhau đi. (It's a small matter, let's just let it slide.)
  • Anh ta nói sẽ xí xoá khoản nợ đó. (He said he would forgive that debt.)
  • Thôi, mình xí xoá lỗi lầm của nó và cho nó một cơ hội mới. (Alright, let's overlook his mistake and give him a new chance.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in informal, colloquial speech to resolve minor disputes or to suggest being the bigger person in a conflict. It carries a connotation of voluntary and gracious forgiveness.

Variants and Related Words

• Xuý xoá (verb phrase): This is a common variant with the same meaning and usage as "xí xoá".
  • Mọi người nên xuý xoá cho nhau để sống hoà thuận. (Everyone should forgive and forget to live in harmony.)

Synonyms

• To overlook: to ignore or disregard a mistake.
• To forgive: to stop feeling angry or resentful.
• To write off: to cancel a debt.
• To let pass: to not react to a provocation.

Related Idioms

• Cho qua: to let it pass, similar in meaning to "xí xoá".
  • Tôi sẽ cho qua lần này. (I will let it pass this time.)