never mind

Definitions

1. 1

   It is not important

   It is not important; do not fret; used to reassure or comfort the person to whom it is said.

   • 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.
2. 2

   Do not be concerned (about someone or something, or about doing something).

   • 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.
3. 3

   Indicates a withdrawal or retractment of a previous statement.

   • 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
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   1. 4

      Let alone

      Let alone; much less.

      • 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.
   2. 5

      Alternative form of nevermind.

      • But close enough in spirit as to make no never mind.

The neighborhood

• neighbornever you mind