Meaning of never mind | Babel Free

Definitions

1. It is not important; do not fret; used to reassure or comfort the person to whom it is said.
   hortative
2. Do not be concerned (about someone or something, or about doing something).
   hortative
3. Indicates a withdrawal or retractment of a previous statement.
   hortative
4. Let alone; much less.
   idiomatic

Equivalents

Examples

“I'm afraid I’ve broken your mug. — Never mind, it was old and I was going to throw it away.”

“Did you fall over and hurt your knee? Never mind, I’ll put a bandage on it.”

“Never mind about me — you go and I’ll join you later.”

“Here’s some money for you. Never mind about paying me back; you can keep it.”

“You're a fool. — What did you call me? — Never mind.”

“Can you hand me that screwdriver? Wait, never mind, give me the fire extinguisher instead.”

“divorce is so funny. like never mind”

“They wouldn't go near that place, never mind spending an entire day there.”

“It’s remarkable that this game could have been even better than it was. The U.S. has rarely outplayed any opponent in its modern era of World Cup games, never mind a superpower that won its opener 6-2 over Iran.”

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