Forget it vs Never mind forget it

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

Forget it

Informal Top 2,000 (common)

Never mind forget it

Informal Top 2,000 (common)

	Forget it	Never mind forget it
Pronunciation	🇬🇧 //fərˈɡɛt ɪt// 🇺🇸 //fərˈɡɛt ɪt//	🇬🇧 //ˈnɛvə maɪnd fəˈɡɛt ɪt// 🇺🇸 //ˈnɛvər maɪnd fɔrˈɡɛt ɪt//
Meaning	Don't worry about it.	Don't worry about it or let it go.
Example	If you didn’t understand, forget it.	She was upset about missing the event, but I told her, never mind, forget it.
Register	Informal	Informal
How common	Top 2,000 (common)	Top 2,000 (common)
Collocations	forget it all, just forget it, forget it for now	never mind the details, forget it already, never mind what I said, never mind about that, forget it, let's move on
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 overly formal contexts, making it sound out of place., Confused with 'forget about it' which carries a different tone., Overusing it when it might require more serious attention.
Usage notes	Use in casual conversations to dismiss something. Not suitable for formal settings or serious topics.	Used in casual conversations to dismiss something. Not appropriate in formal 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

Succession › S1 E1

Never mind, forget it. It was an idea. I thought you might like it.

Never mind forget it

Frequently asked questions: Forget it vs Never mind forget it

What's the difference between Forget it and Never mind forget it?

Forget it: Don't worry about it. Never mind forget it: Don't worry about it or let it go.

Can you show an example of each?

Forget it: If you didn’t understand, forget it. Never mind forget it: She was upset about missing the event, but I told her, never mind, forget it.

Can I use Forget it and Never mind forget it interchangeably?

Not always. Forget it and Never mind forget 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.