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Read the sentence below and complete the idiomatic expression. Which word correctly completes the sentence?

Answer:After several months of bitter chieftaincy disputes, the two rival factions agreed to bury the 【hatchet】 and promote unity in the community.

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hatchet
The English idiom 'to bury the hatchet' means to end a quarrel or conflict and become friendly. In the context of resolving chieftaincy disputes to promote community unity, 'hatchet' is the correct and conventional word required to complete the idiom.

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1
Identify the idiomatic expression in context.
The phrase expresses the idea of stopping a conflict and making peace.
The sentence describes two rival factions agreeing to end their dispute and promote unity.
2
Complete the fixed idiomatic structure.
The standard English idiom is 'to bury the hatchet'.
A hatchet represents a weapon of war or conflict; figuratively burying it means establishing peace.

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Idioms and Idiomatic Expressions
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