never mind
The phrase "never mind" is commonly used to dismiss concerns, retract statements, or emphasize insignificance.
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Definition
B1General Communication
(informal)Used to tell someone not to worry about something because it is not important.
Example
- I'm sorry I broke the vase. Never mind, it was old anyway.
B1Conversation
(informal)Used to retract or cancel what has just been said.
Example
- I thought you had my book. Never mind, I found it.
B2Emphasis
(informal)Used to highlight that something is even less relevant or likely than another mentioned thing.
Example
- He can't even manage his own tasks, never mind help others.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "never mind":
forget itit doesn't matterno matterforget aboutno worriesdon't worrydo you mindno matter whatwho caresdon't mention it