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What does "forget it" mean here?

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Rebecca

The expression "forget it" in this context is used to express that someone is giving up on doing something or express that it doesn't matter anymore. "Forget it" is similar to saying "never mind" or "whatever". Ex: A: I don't have any money I can lend you, sorry. B: Forget it. Ex: A: I failed the test. Do I need to take it again? B: Forget it, there'll be lots of other tests in the future.

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