forget it (1)

INFORMAL
This page is about the conversational phrase forget it (1)

Meaning

You can use this to tell someone not worry about something because it isn't important.

For example

  • "I'm sorry for breaking your vase, Val."
    "Forget it. I didn't like it much anyway."

  • "I still owe you some money, don't I?"
    "Forget it. It's not enough to worry about."

Note:
Also "forget about it" and "don't worry about it"

Quick Quiz

Steve said, "Sorry about that," and Isabela said, "Forget it.

a. It matters a lot."

b. It doesn't matter."

c. It's really annoying."
a) It matters a lot." b) It doesn't matter." c) It's really annoying."

Contributor: Matt Errey