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forget it

verb

  1. It doesn't matter.

    "What were you saying? – Oh, it was nothing important, forget it."

  2. Used a conventional reply to an expression of gratitude.

    "Thank you so much! How can I repay you for your kindness? – Forget it; it was nothing."

  3. I don't want to continue with this conversation (usually used in frustration or anger).

    "It's raining. I said, "It's raining." Do you hear me? It's raining! Oh, forget it!"

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