Skip it

phrase

Ignore it, do not bother giving it attention or effort.

If the next task is too difficult, just skip it and move on.
Visual representation of "skip it" - Ignore it, do not bother giving it attention or effort

Often appears as...

  • skip it for now
  • better skip it

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

phrase

Avoid participating in a planned or expected event or activity.

I wasn't feeling well, so I decided to skip the party.
Visual representation of "skip it" - Avoid participating in a planned or expected event or activity

Often appears as...

  • skip the meeting
  • skip class

Usage tips

Informal

phrase

Do not include it while performing a sequence of actions.

When baking, if you don't have baking powder, you can just skip it.
Visual representation of "skip it" - Do not include it while performing a sequence of actions

Often appears as...

  • skip the step
  • skip the process

Usage tips

Informal

phrase

Ignore it, do not bother giving it attention or effort.

If the next task is too difficult, just skip it and move on.
Visual representation of "skip it" - Ignore it, do not bother giving it attention or effort

Often appears as...

  • skip it for now
  • better skip it

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

phrase

Avoid participating in a planned or expected event or activity.

I wasn't feeling well, so I decided to skip the party.
Visual representation of "skip it" - Avoid participating in a planned or expected event or activity

Often appears as...

  • skip the meeting
  • skip class

Usage tips

Informal

phrase

Do not include it while performing a sequence of actions.

When baking, if you don't have baking powder, you can just skip it.
Visual representation of "skip it" - Do not include it while performing a sequence of actions

Often appears as...

  • skip the step
  • skip the process

Usage tips

Informal

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "skip it"
LampPro Tip 1/3

Colloquial Use

Common in casual conversation, but too informal for official or serious contexts.

Illustration for Colloquial Use
This book isn't helping—skip it and find another one.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Worthwhile

Used to suggest something isn't worth your time or effort.

Illustration for Not Worthwhile
The introduction is just the author's ramblings—skip it.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Expressing Priority

Indicates prioritizing more important tasks or topics.

Illustration for Expressing Priority
We're short on time, so skip it and cover the main points.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Colloquial Use

Common in casual conversation, but too informal for official or serious contexts.

Illustration for Colloquial Use
This book isn't helping—skip it and find another one.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Worthwhile

Used to suggest something isn't worth your time or effort.

Illustration for Not Worthwhile
The introduction is just the author's ramblings—skip it.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Expressing Priority

Indicates prioritizing more important tasks or topics.

Illustration for Expressing Priority
We're short on time, so skip it and cover the main points.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Colloquial Use

Common in casual conversation, but too informal for official or serious contexts.

Illustration for Colloquial Use
This book isn't helping—skip it and find another one.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Worthwhile

Used to suggest something isn't worth your time or effort.

Illustration for Not Worthwhile
The introduction is just the author's ramblings—skip it.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Expressing Priority

Indicates prioritizing more important tasks or topics.

Illustration for Expressing Priority
We're short on time, so skip it and cover the main points.
Visual representation of the word "Skip it"

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