Forget it
interjection
Used to tell someone to stop discussing or thinking about a topic because it is not going to change the situation or it's too late now.
You were hoping to get those concert tickets at the last minute? Forget it, they've been sold out for weeks.
Often appears as...
- forget it
- it's too late
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
interjection
Used to refuse a request or to tell someone that what they want or expect will not happen.
He asked for a loan but I told him to forget it.
Often appears as...
- forget it
- you're dreaming
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
interjection
Used to tell someone not to worry about something.
You owe me $20 from last time? Forget it, it's no big deal.
Often appears as...
- forget about it
- don't worry about it
Usage tips
Approving
Colloquial
interjection
Used to tell someone to stop discussing or thinking about a topic because it is not going to change the situation or it's too late now.
You were hoping to get those concert tickets at the last minute? Forget it, they've been sold out for weeks.
Often appears as...
- forget it
- it's too late
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
interjection
Used to refuse a request or to tell someone that what they want or expect will not happen.
He asked for a loan but I told him to forget it.
Often appears as...
- forget it
- you're dreaming
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
interjection
Used to tell someone not to worry about something.
You owe me $20 from last time? Forget it, it's no big deal.
Often appears as...
- forget about it
- don't worry about it
Usage tips
Approving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Finality
The phrase implies a decision or situation is unchangeable and final.
The event was cancelled? Forget it, no point arguing.
Pro Tip 2/3Dismissive Tone
It can express impatience or dismissal, suggesting something isn't worth considering.
Repair that old car? Forget it, just buy a new one.
Pro Tip 3/3Hopelessness
Indicates there's no hope or chance for something to happen or change.
Win the lottery to solve your problems? Forget it.
Pro Tip 1/3Finality
The phrase implies a decision or situation is unchangeable and final.
The event was cancelled? Forget it, no point arguing.
Pro Tip 2/3Dismissive Tone
It can express impatience or dismissal, suggesting something isn't worth considering.
Repair that old car? Forget it, just buy a new one.
Pro Tip 3/3Hopelessness
Indicates there's no hope or chance for something to happen or change.
Win the lottery to solve your problems? Forget it.
Pro Tip 1/3Finality
The phrase implies a decision or situation is unchangeable and final.
The event was cancelled? Forget it, no point arguing.
Pro Tip 2/3Dismissive Tone
It can express impatience or dismissal, suggesting something isn't worth considering.
Repair that old car? Forget it, just buy a new one.
Pro Tip 3/3Hopelessness
Indicates there's no hope or chance for something to happen or change.
Win the lottery to solve your problems? Forget it.
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