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never mind

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1. never mind - Noun

2. never mind - Verb

3. never mind - Phrase

Meaning

(hortative) It is not important; do not fret; used to reassure or comfort the person to whom it is said.
I'm afraid I’ve broken your mug. — Never mind, it was old and I was going to throw it away.
Did you fall over and hurt your knee? Never mind, I’ll put a bandage on it.

(hortative) Do not be concerned (about someone or something, or about doing something).
Never mind about me — you go and I’ll join you later.
Here’s some money for you. Never mind about paying me back; you can keep it.

(hortative) Indicates a withdrawal or retractment of a previous statement.
You're a fool. — What did you call me? — Never mind.
Can you hand me that screwdriver? Wait, never mind, give me the fire extinguisher instead.

(idiomatic) Let alone; much less.
They wouldn't go near that place, never mind spending an entire day there.

never mind (plural never minds)

Alternative form of nevermind

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Love every man in spite of his falling into sin. Never mind the sins, but remember that the foundation of the man is the same - the image of God. John of Kronstadt

All outward forms of religion are almost useless, and are the causes of endless strife.... Believe there is a great power silently working all things for good, behave yourself and never mind the rest. Beatrix Potter

Great men of action never mind on occasion being ridiculous; in a sense it is part of their job. Oswald Mosley

Never mind storms and snows for the sake of a friend. Azerbaijani Proverb

When you see a snake, never mind where he came from. Turkish Proverb

Never mind ugly buddy I'm not a rose either. Finnish Proverb

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