forget it
English
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[edit]forget it (third-person singular simple present forgets it, present participle forgetting it, simple past forgot it, past participle forgotten it) (mostly in imperative)
- Absolutely not; I forbid it or it is impossible.
- Synonyms: no way, under no circumstances
- You think you're getting into university with these grades? Well, forget it!
- You said we could go to the mall! —Forget it! Look at the state of this room! You're going to stay here and clean up before you go anywhere.
- It doesn't matter.
- Near-synonyms: don't worry; who cares, I don't care
- What were you saying? – Oh, it was nothing important, forget it.
- A conventional reply to an expression of gratitude.
- Coordinate term: you're welcome
- Near-synonym: don't worry
- Thank you so much! How can I repay you for your kindness? – Forget it; it was nothing.
- I don't want to continue with this conversation (usually used in frustration or anger).
- Don't let it bother you; put it out of your mind.
- Synonyms: don't worry, pay no mind
- Coordinate terms: it is what it is, what can you do
- 1966, “"Willkommen"”, in Fred Ebb (lyrics), John Kander (music), Cabaret:
- So, life is disappointing? Forget it. We have no problems here. In here, life is beautiful! The girls are beautiful! Even the orchestra is beautiful.
Translations
[edit]absolutely not
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It doesn't matter
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reply to an expression of gratitude
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I don't want to continue with this conversation
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