never mind

Verb

never mind

1. (hortative) It is not important; do not fret; used to reassure or comfort the person to whom it is said.
   • I'm afraid I’ve broken your mug. — Never mind, it was old and I was going to throw it away.
   • Did you fall over and hurt your knee? Never mind, I’ll put a bandage on it.

   Synonyms:

   forget about it, forget it

2. (hortative) Do not be concerned (about someone or something, or about doing something).
   • Never mind about me — you go and I’ll join you later.
   • Here’s some money for you. Never mind about paying me back; you can keep it.

   Synonyms:

   pay someone no mind

3. (hortative) Indicates a withdrawal or retractment of a previous statement.
   • You're a fool. — What did you call me? — Never mind.
   • Can you hand me that screwdriver? Wait, never mind, give me the fire extinguisher instead.

   Synonyms:

   belay my last

4. (idiomatic) Let alone; much less.
   • They wouldn't go near that place, never mind spending an entire day there.
   • It’s remarkable that this game could have been even better than it was. The U.S. has rarely outplayed any opponent in its modern era of World Cup games, never mind a superpower that won its opener 6-2 over Iran.25 November 2022, Jonathan Tannenwald, “U.S. dominates England for long stretches, but plays to 0-0 tie at World Cup”, in The Philadeplhia Inquirer