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forget about

A2 neutral inseparable transitive
In simple words

Stop thinking about something — put it out of your mind.

Meanings

1 A2 neutral

To fail to remember something or someone.

"I completely forgot about our meeting — I'm so sorry!"

Grammar: inseparable
2 A2 informal

To deliberately stop thinking about or worrying about something.

"Forget about the exam — there's nothing you can do now, so try to relax."

"Forget about it."

— Donnie Brasco (film, 1997) — the phrase is central to the film's theme
Grammar: inseparable
3 B1 informal

To abandon a plan or idea because it is no longer feasible or relevant.

"Forget about buying a house this year — prices are way too high."

Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes

Very common in everyday speech. Can be used as a command ('Forget about it!') to tell someone to stop worrying or to dismiss a request. In American English, especially New York slang, 'Forget about it!' (or 'Fuggedaboutit!') is also used to mean something is outstanding or impossible.

Commonly used with

problems past ex worries idea plan

Forms

Base
forget about
I/you/we/they
3rd person
forgets about
he/she/it
Past simple
forgot about
yesterday
Past participle
forgotten about
have + pp
-ing form
forgetting about
continuous

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