never mind

Meaning

This phrase is used to tell someone to disregard what was just said, or to stop worrying about something. It is often used when you realize a problem is already solved, or when you don't want to repeat yourself. Be careful with your tone, as saying it too quickly can sound slightly annoyed.

Examples

• Where are my keys? Oh, never mind, they're in my pocket.

  Where are my keys? Oh, never mind, they're in my pocket.

• What did you say? Never mind, it wasn't important.

  What did you say? Never mind, it wasn't important.

• I forgot to buy milk. Never mind, we still have some in the fridge.

  I forgot to buy milk. Never mind, we still have some in the fridge.

• Could you help me with this? Actually, never mind, I figured it out.

  Could you help me with this? Actually, never mind, I figured it out.

• I'm sorry I can't come to your party. Never mind, we can meet up next week instead.

  I'm sorry I can't come to your party. Never mind, we can meet up next week instead.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ Don't never mind.

  ✓ Never mind.

  'Never mind' is already a negative imperative command. Adding 'don't' creates a double negative and is incorrect.

• ✗ Nevermind, I will do it.

  ✓ Never mind, I will do it.

  While written as one word in informal texting ('nevermind'), the correct standard spelling is two separate words: 'never mind'.

Related Expressions

Practice

• Do you want me to bring anything? Oh, ___, Sarah is already bringing dessert.

  💡 Used to tell someone to ignore a previous request.

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  never mind

• I can't find the file you asked for. ___, I just found it on my computer.

  💡 Use this to tell someone they can stop looking or worrying.

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  Never mind