never mind

Idioms  

1. Don't worry about something, don't trouble yourself, it doesn't matter. For example, Never mind what I said, it wasn't important , or Never mind, you can always take the driver's test again . This expression employs mind in the sense of “care about something,” a usage dating from the late 1700s.

2. Also, never you mind . Don't concern yourself with that, it's none of your business, as in Never you mind where I plan to buy the new TV . [Early 1800s]

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Example Sentences

There’s no marvel in something created by feeding a prompt to a genAI program, never mind that 99% of the time, the result looks revolting and unnatural.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

Given the diminished state of the car market, I would struggle to name 10 good cars, never mind best.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

"This is Liverpool Football Club - never mind this position you're in, any time you beat them, you've got to enjoy the moment," said Edwards.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

"They can't even afford to make photocopies, never mind plane tickets and lodgings," said lawyer Valeria Carreras, who represents 34 families of victims.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

At the Cottages, though, when a couple were saying goodbye to each other, there’d be hardly any words, never mind embraces or kisses.

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro