General
forget about it
What does forget about it mean?
A famously multivalent NYC/Italian-American phrase (often 'fuhgeddaboudit') meaning anything from dismissal to superlative praise depending on context.
"The cannoli there? Forget about it."
Origin
NYC Italian-American vernacular, immortalized in mob films; meaning shifts entirely with tone.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'forget about it' mean?
It's a multivalent NYC/Italian-American phrase meaning anything from dismissal ('no way') to 'don't mention it' to superlative praise, depending on context.
Where does 'fuhgeddaboudit' come from?
It's NYC Italian-American vernacular, immortalized in mob films, where the meaning shifts entirely with tone.
How do you know which meaning is intended?
Tone and context tell you — it can wave off a worry, brush off thanks, or hype something up as the best.
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