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forget about it

forget about it is the alternative form of forget it.

Meaning of forget it

Phrase

forget it

  1. Absolutely not; I forbid it or it is impossible.
    • You think you're getting into university with these grades? Well, forget it!
  2. It doesn't matter.
    • Near-synonyms: don't worry; who cares, I don't care
  3. A conventional reply to an expression of gratitude.
    • Near-synonym: don't worry
    Synonyms:
    don't worry
  4. I don't want to continue with this conversation (usually used in frustration or anger).
    • Near-synonyms: (vulgar) fuck it, fuck this
    Synonyms:
    fuck it, fuck this
  5. Don't let it bother you; put it out of your mind.
    • So, life is disappointing? Forget it. We have no problems here. In here, life is beautiful! The girls are beautiful! Even the orchestra is beautiful.1966, “"Willkommen"”, in Fred Ebb (lyrics), John Kander (music), Cabaret

Questions about forget about it

What is forget about it the alternative form of?
Forget about it is the alternative form of forget it.

Words near forget about it in the dictionary

  1. forges ahead
  2. forges over
  3. forgest
  4. forget
  5. forget about
  6. forget about it
  7. forget it
  8. forget one's manners
  9. forget oneself
  10. forget to take one's medication this morning
  11. forget to take one's pills this morning

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