Forget it vs Fuck it

When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.

Forget it

Informal Top 2,000 (common)

Fuck it

Informal Top 5,000 (fairly common)

Most common: Forget it

	Forget it	Fuck it
Pronunciation	🇬🇧 //fərˈɡɛt ɪt// 🇺🇸 //fərˈɡɛt ɪt//	🇬🇧 //fʌk ɪt// 🇺🇸 //fʌk ɪt//
Meaning	Don't worry about it.	Forget it; it doesn't matter anymore.
Example	If you didn’t understand, forget it.	I dropped my ice cream again. Fuck it.
Register	Informal	Informal
How common	Top 2,000 (common)	Top 5,000 (fairly common)
Collocations	forget it all, just forget it, forget it for now	say fuck it, decide fuck it, think fuck it
Antonyms	remember it, keep it in mind, never forget	-
Common mistakes	Using in formal contexts where it sounds dismissive., Misplacing it in a sentence, as it stands alone., Confusing it with 'don't worry' which has a different nuance.	Used in formal situations where it's inappropriate., Mispronounced or incorrectly stressed, losing the dismissive tone., Confused with similar phrases like 'forget it' without understanding the intensity.
Usage notes	Use in casual conversations to dismiss something. Not suitable for formal settings or serious topics.	Used to indicate frustration or resignation. It's very informal and often seen as vulgar, so be cautious when using it in professional settings.

See it in real clips

Forget it. We go any deeper, we just raise the stakes.

Forget it. It's too risky. I'm through doing that shit.

The Lord Of The Rings › The return of the king

And I shall not forget it...

Forget it. We go any deeper, we just raise the stakes.

Forget it. It's too risky. I'm through doing that shit.

Forget it

A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms › S1 E1

[sighs] Fuck it.

Fuck it

Frequently asked questions: Forget it vs Fuck it

What's the difference between Forget it and Fuck it?

Forget it: Don't worry about it. Fuck it: Forget it; it doesn't matter anymore.

Which is more common: Forget it and Fuck it?

Forget it is the most common in everyday English.

Can you show an example of each?

Forget it: If you didn’t understand, forget it. Fuck it: I dropped my ice cream again. Fuck it.

Can I use Forget it and Fuck it interchangeably?

Not always. Forget it and Fuck it are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.