Skip it Meaning in English
expression
ˈskɪp/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
SKIP-it
skˈɪp/ /ˈɪt
SKIP-it
Definition
Used to tell someone to stop worrying about something, ignore it, or not do it. Often means 'forget it' or 'leave it alone.'
Usage & Nuances
Informal, used in conversation. Commonly means 'forget it' when someone tries or offers to do something unnecessary, or when changing the topic. Not used for skipping tangible objects; use 'skip' alone in those cases.
Spanish: olvídalo - sáltaloPortuguese (BR): esquece - pula issoPortuguese (PT): esquece - salta issoChinese (Simplified): 别管它 - 跳过它Chinese (Traditional): 別管它 - 跳過它Hindi: छोड़ दो - रहने दोArabic: انسَ الأمر - تجاهلهBengali: এটাকে বাদ দাও - ভুলে যাওRussian: забей - пропустиJapanese: 気にしないで - スキップしてVietnamese: bỏ qua đi - đừng bận tâmKorean: 넘어가 - 신경 쓰지 마Turkish: boşver - atlaUrdu: چھوڑ دو - نظرانداز کروIndonesian: lewatkan saja - gak usah dipikirin
Example Sentences
If you don't know the answer, just skip it.
basic
We can skip it if you don't want to talk about it.
basic
He tried to help, but I told him to skip it.
basic
A: Want me to explain? B: Nah, skip it. I get it now.
natural
We waited for the bus, but it was so late, so we decided to skip it and walk.
natural
If you're too busy, just skip it—I can handle it myself.
natural