forget it

Definitions

1. 1

   Absolutely not

   Absolutely not; I forbid it or it is impossible.

   • 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.
2. 2

   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.
3. 3

   A conventional reply to an expression of gratitude.

   • Near-synonym: don't worry
   • Thank you so much! How can I repay you for your kindness? – Forget it; it was nothing.
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   1. 4

      I don't want to continue with this conversation (usually used in frustration or anger).

      • 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!
   2. 5

      Don't let it bother you

      Don't let it bother you; put it out of your mind.

      • 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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