forget it

だめだ、無理だ

頼みを強く断ったり、実現は無理だと言ったりする表現。

やさしい英語で： Used to firmly refuse something or say it cannot happen.

• You want my car? Forget it!
• If you expect a free ticket, forget it.
• Forget it! I’m not lending you any more money.

類義語： no way, absolutely not

よく使う表現： just forget it, then forget it

気にしないで、大したことない

小さな問題や失敗は大したことがないと伝える表現。

やさしい英語で： Used to say that a small problem or mistake is not important.

• “Sorry I’m late.” “Forget it.”
• Forget it; a broken cup doesn’t matter.
• You made a small mistake, so forget it.

類義語： never mind, no problem

よく使う表現： just forget it, oh forget it

もういい、この話はやめよう

いら立って、もうその話をしたくないと伝える表現。

やさしい英語で： Used when you are annoyed and want to stop discussing something.

• Forget it. I’m tired of explaining.
• Oh, forget it! You’re not listening.
• Just forget it; I don’t want to discuss this anymore.

類義語： drop it, leave it

よく使う表現： oh forget it, just forget it

忘れる、気にしない

つらい出来事をいつまでも考えたり心配したりしないよう促す表現。

やさしい英語で： Used to tell someone to stop thinking or worrying about something upsetting.

• It’s over now. Forget it.
• Forget it and enjoy the rest of your day.
• That embarrassing moment happened years ago; forget it.

類義語： let it go, put it behind you

よく使う表現： just forget it, try to forget it

どういたしまして、お安い御用だ

助けたことへのお礼に、気軽に返す言葉。

やさしい英語で： A friendly reply when someone thanks you for helping them.

• “Thanks for the lift.” “Forget it.”
• “Thank you for helping.” “Forget it; I was happy to.”
• “I really appreciate your help.” “Forget it!”

類義語： you’re welcome, don’t mention it, no problem

よく使う表現： oh forget it, forget it anytime