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The best revenge is a life lived well
The best revenge is a life lived well means that instead of trying to hurt someone who treated you badly, the better response is to focus on your own happiness and success.The idea behind this saying has been around in different forms for a very long time. The modern wording became popular in English during the 1900s.
After the messy breakup, he decided the best revenge is a life lived well and put his energy into building a new career and friendships.
To burn bridges
The phrase to burn bridges means to damage a relationship so badly that it cannot be repaired. It suggests making choices that prevent returning to an earlier situation. This idiom is often used as a warning to think carefully before acting. You cannot cross a bridge after it has been burned away.He burned bridges by leaving without saying goodbye.