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Discover a new phrase each day to use in your English! These are special phrases and sayings that English speakers use all the time, but you don't often see these phrases in English course books or other study material. Visit daily to learn some popular English phrases on a regular basis.
2nd March 2024

Forget it

We use this expression to say we have changed our minds about something or don't want/need help with something.
Usage
Written: 
No
Spoken: 
Yes
Formal: 
No
Informal: 
Yes
Example 1
Are you busy? Can I ask you a question?
Make it quick - I'm busy.
Ok, forget it.
Example 2
You said you wanted to buy my bike. Ok - £300.
£300 for that? Forget it!

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