Forget it vs We never speak of it again

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

Forget it

Informal Top 2,000 (common)

We never speak of it again

Common idiom

Most formal: We never speak of it again Most common: Forget it

	Forget it	We never speak of it again
Pronunciation	🇬🇧 //fərˈɡɛt ɪt// 🇺🇸 //fərˈɡɛt ɪt//	🇬🇧 //wi ˈnɛvə spiːk əv ɪt əˈɡɛn// 🇺🇸 //wi ˈnɛvər spik əv ɪt əˈɡɛn//
Meaning	Don't worry about it.	We will not talk about it anymore.
Example	If you didn’t understand, forget it.	They decided that they would never speak of it again after the incident.
Register	Informal	Neutral
How common	Top 2,000 (common)	Common idiom
Collocations	forget it all, just forget it, forget it for now	speak of it again, never mention it, keep quiet about, discuss it again, bring it up again
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.	Incorrectly using 'speak' instead of 'talk' in informal contexts., Omitting 'We' at the beginning, leading to a misunderstanding of the subject.
Usage notes	Use in casual conversations to dismiss something. Not suitable for formal settings or serious topics.	Use this phrase to indicate that a topic should no longer be discussed. It is appropriate in informal and formal contexts, often used after a sensitive subject.

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

The Lord Of The Rings › The Fellowship Of The Ring

We put it away. We keep it hidden. We never speak of it again.

We never speak of it again

Frequently asked questions: Forget it vs We never speak of it again

What's the difference between Forget it and We never speak of it again?

Forget it: Don't worry about it. We never speak of it again: We will not talk about it anymore.

Which is more formal: Forget it and We never speak of it again?

We never speak of it again is the most formal of these.

Which is more common: Forget it and We never speak of it again?

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. We never speak of it again: They decided that they would never speak of it again after the incident.

Can I use Forget it and We never speak of it again interchangeably?

Not always. Forget it and We never speak of it again 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.