Drop it Meaning in English
expression
Definition
"Drop it" is an informal phrase used to tell someone to stop talking about a topic, to forget an issue, or to leave something alone.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal; often used to interrupt arguments or when a topic is sensitive or annoying. Common with imperatives. Sounds more forceful than 'forget it'. Can also mean literally to let go of an object, but context usually shows when it means 'stop talking about it'.
Spanish: déjalo - olvídaloPortuguese (BR): deixa pra lá - esquece issoPortuguese (PT): deixa isso - esqueceChinese (Simplified): 算了 - 别提了Chinese (Traditional): 算了 - 別提了Hindi: छोड़ोArabic: انس الأمر - لا تتحدث عنهBengali: থেমে যাও - ছেড়ে দাও (আলোচনা)Russian: Отстань - Прекрати (разговор)Japanese: やめて - その話はやめてVietnamese: bỏ qua đi - dừng lại điKorean: 그만해 - 그 얘기 그만해Turkish: bırak - konuyu kapatUrdu: چھوڑ دو - بات ختم کروIndonesian: sudahi - lupakan saja
Example Sentences
Please just drop it. I don't want to talk about this anymore.
basic
He tried to explain, but she told him to drop it.
basic
If you're angry, just drop it and move on.
basic
Alright, can we drop it now? It’s getting awkward.
natural
Look, just drop it—it’s not that important.
natural
She kept asking, but he just said, "Drop it."
natural