never mind
Idioms-
Don't worry about something, don't trouble yourself, it doesn't matter. For example, Never mind what I said, it wasn't important , or Never mind, you can always take the driver's test again . This expression employs mind in the sense of “care about something,” a usage dating from the late 1700s.
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Also, never you mind . Don't concern yourself with that, it's none of your business, as in Never you mind where I plan to buy the new TV . [Early 1800s]
Example Sentences
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“Doesn’t matter. What matters is that it’s our problem now, and we can’t even afford this place, never mind that one too.”
From Literature
Never mind the fact that I have zero time for a dog.
From Literature
“This was her idea, wasn’t it? Never mind that you’re backing out on your promise to me and Jonah.”
From Literature
“Never mind that,” Clare replied quickly, more to himself than anything.
From Literature
He has also appeared as a contestant on Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Most Haunted, Hollyoaks and Supermarket Sweep.
From BBC
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