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Definition forget it in American English

forget it phrase

phrase
1

used for telling someone that they should not worry about something because it is not important

Example

"How much do I owe you?" "Oh, forget it - it's nothing."

2

used for showing that you are annoyed because you think someone's comment or suggestion is completely unreasonable

Example

In the end I said to him, "Look, forget it - I'm not paying you."

Example

If you're just going to stand there and criticize, forget it.

3

used for telling someone that the situation is completely different from what they think

Example

If your idea of a camping trip is a leaky tent and cold baked beans, forget it!

Definition forget it in American English