Forget it vs Let it go

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Forget it

Informal Top 2000 (comum)

Let it go

Top 2000 (comum)

Mais formal: Let it go

	Forget it	Let it go
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 //fərˈɡɛt ɪt// 🇺🇸 //fərˈɡɛt ɪt//	🇬🇧 //lɛt ɪt ɡəʊ// 🇺🇸 //lɛt ɪt ɡoʊ//
Significado	Don't worry about it.	Stop worrying about something.
Exemplo	If you didn’t understand, forget it.	You need to just let it go and move forward.
Registro	Informal	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 2000 (comum)	Top 2000 (comum)
Colocações	forget it all, just forget it, forget it for now	let it go now, let it go and move on, let it go for good
Antônimos	remember it, keep it in mind, never forget	hold on, cling, obsess
Erros comuns	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.	Omitting the object, saying 'let go' instead of 'let it go', Confusing with 'let go', which means to release physically, Using it in formal writing or speeches
Notas de uso	Use in casual conversations to dismiss something. Not suitable for formal settings or serious topics.	Use in informal settings to encourage someone to move on from a situation; less appropriate in serious contexts.

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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

Can't we just let it go?

The Lord Of The Rings › The Fellowship Of The Ring

Let it go.

The Lord Of The Rings › The return of the king

Just let it go.

Can't we just let it go?

The Lord Of The Rings › The Fellowship Of The Ring

Let it go.

Let it go

Perguntas frequentes: Forget it vs Let it go

Qual é a diferença entre Forget it e Let it go?

Forget it: Don't worry about it. Let it go: Stop worrying about something.

Qual é mais formal: Forget it e Let it go?

Let it go é a mais formal entre elas.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Forget it: If you didn’t understand, forget it. Let it go: You need to just let it go and move forward.

Posso usar Forget it e Let it go de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Forget it e Let it go são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.