Meaning of forget it | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Absolutely not; I forbid it or it is impossible.
2. It doesn't matter.
3. A conventional reply to an expression of gratitude.
4. I don't want to continue with this conversation (usually used in frustration or anger).
5. Don't let it bother you; put it out of your mind.

Equivalents

Examples

“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.”

“Near-synonyms: don't worry⟳; who cares, I don't care”

“What were you saying? – Oh, it was nothing important, forget⟳ it.”

“Near-synonym: don't worry⟳”

“Thank⟳ you so much! How can I repay⟳ you for your kindness? – Forget⟳ it; it was nothing.”

“Near-synonyms: (vulgar) fuck it, fuck this”

“It's raining. I said, "It's raining." Do you hear⟳ me? It's raining! Oh, forget⟳ it!”

“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.”

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