Definition of forget_it
1. forget [ v ] dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
Examples:
"i tried to bury these unpleasant memories"
(The Providence Journal...)
But it strikes sparks on_occasion and their light causes all else to be forgotten .
(Schubert Ogden, Christ Without Myth....)
If the content of faith is to be presented today in a form that can be `` understanded of the people '' - and this , it must_not be forgotten , is one of the goals of the perennial theological task - there is no other choice but to abandon completely a mythological manner of representation .
(Edward E. Kelly, S.J., "Christian Unity in England"...)
In the 355 years since the first Guy_Fawkes_Night , much of the story has been forgotten , so here is a reminder '' .
(Mr. America, 4:6...)
Why it was ever forgotten for even a moment I cannot say because it works perfectly for everyone , no_matter whether he has short or long thigh-bone lengths !
(Edward P. Lawton, "Northern Liberals and Southern...)
The name presumably derives from the French royal_house which never learned and never forgot ; since Bourbon whiskey , though of Kentucky origin , is at_least as much favored by liberals in the North as by conservatives in the South .
Synonyms forget bury Related Terms remember suppress unlearn2. forget [ v ] be unable to remember
Examples:
"I'm drawing a blank"
"You are blocking the name of your first wife!"
(Ann Carnahan, Nick Manero's Cook-out Barbeque...)
Do n't forget - when you take to the hills or the beach - that your cooler , which you might have used for wine - or beer-cooling on your terrace or back yard , is indispensable for carrying liquid refreshments .
Do n't forget the joys of a meal on_the_road .
(Genevieve Holden, Deadlier Than the Male....)
`` Do n't forget to turn it off and close the door good so it 'll latch '' .
(Jim Harmon, "The Planet with No Nightmare," If,...)
Actually , they said , he did sleep , but so shortly and fitfully that he forgot .
(Cordwainer Smith, "A Planet Named Shayol,"...)
He forgot the order .
Synonyms forget draw_a_blank blank_out block Related Terms remember slip block3. forget [ v ] forget to do something
Examples:
"Don't forget to call the chairman of the board to the meeting!"
(Christopher Davis, First Family....)
By the time he was under the covers he had forgotten about seeing Kate .
(William Maxwell, The Chateau....)
When enough time had elapsed so_that there was little likelihood of his returning for something he had forgotten , Harold went_out into the hall and stood looking into one room after another .
(Stephen Longstreet, Eagles Where I Walk....)
Peter , you lummox , you 've forgot to order the musicians '' .
Synonyms forget Related Terms mind neglect4. forget [ v ] leave behind unintentionally
Examples:
"I forgot my umbrella in the restaurant"
"I left my keys inside the car and locked the doors"
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