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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /fɚˈɡɛt ɪt/ · UK /fəˈɡet ɪt/
forget it means: Used to firmly refuse something or say it cannot happen.
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Used to firmly refuse something or say it cannot happen.
- You want my car? Forget it!
- If you expect a free ticket, forget it.
- Forget it! I’m not lending you any more money.
Used to say that a small problem or mistake is not important.
- “Sorry I’m late.” “Forget it.”
- Forget it; a broken cup doesn’t matter.
- You made a small mistake, so forget it.
Used when you are annoyed and want to stop discussing something.
- Forget it. I’m tired of explaining.
- Oh, forget it! You’re not listening.
- Just forget it; I don’t want to discuss this anymore.
Used to tell someone to stop thinking or worrying about something upsetting.
- It’s over now. Forget it.
- Forget it and enjoy the rest of your day.
- That embarrassing moment happened years ago; forget it.
A friendly reply when someone thanks you for helping them.
- “Thanks for the lift.” “Forget it.”
- “Thank you for helping.” “Forget it; I was happy to.”
- “I really appreciate your help.” “Forget it!”
Questions about forget it
What does forget it mean?
Used to firmly refuse something or say it cannot happen.
What is forget it in other languages?
Türkçe: olmaz · Español: ni hablar · Français: pas question · Deutsch: vergiss es · Italiano: scordatelo · 日本語: だめだ
How do you pronounce forget it?
In American English /fɚˈɡɛt ɪt/; in British English /fəˈɡet ɪt/.
How do you use forget it in a sentence?
You want my car? Forget it! If you expect a free ticket, forget it.
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