English · Greetings & Phrases
never mind
/ˌnɛvə ˈmaɪnd/
[/ˌnɛvə ˈmaɪnd/]
do not worry about it
Beginnerphrase
Definition
A phrase telling someone to forget about something or not to worry.
Example
Never mind the mess; we can clean it up together after dinner.
Never mind the mess; we can clean it up together after dinner.
Etymology
From "never," Old English "naefre," plus "mind," to attend to.
How & Where It’s Used
Used to dismiss a concern or withdraw something you just said.