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The idiom 'to bury the hatchet' means:

ATo physically hide a weapon
BTo work hard on a task
CTo make peace and reconcile
DTo begin an enterprise afresh
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. To make peace and reconcile
'Bury the hatchet' = to make peace, end a feud or dispute. From a Native American practice of literally burying tomahawks (war axes) to symbolise peace.
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