Q6: When you use 'let it be' and 'never mind', please

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Hello dear teachers,

Would someone please explain to me when you use the expressions 'let it be' and 'never mind'?

Of 'let it be', I suppose It means something similar to 'forget about it' or 'leave it'. Yes, teachers?

Thank you.

Mister Micawber · Accepted Answer

LaboriousOf 'let it be', I suppose It means something similar to 'forget about it' or 'leave it'.

Except when referring specifically to the song title, yes: forget about it, leave it alone, don't disturb it.

Laborious'never mind'?

Don't worry, don't concern yourself, forget about it.

They are both usually used as fixed interjections, i.e. they don't usually tie into the grammar of the context, except that 'never mind' often ties in initially with 'Never mind about X'.

Laborious · Answer

Thank you very much, teacher, for your helpful reply.

For example, in a situation where a friend of mine is being uspset about something or he/she is arguing with my another friend over something, can I say 'let it be, Tom' to make him calm?

Mister MicawberDon't worry, don't concern yourself, forget about it.

I understand what 'don't worry' and 'forget about it' mean. But 'don't concern yourself' is somewhat confusing to me. Does it mean that the speaker is telling the listener not to relate himself/herself to the situation at the moment?

Thank you.

Mister Micawber · Answer

LaboriousFor example, in a situation where a friend of mine is being uspset about something or he/she is arguing with my another friend over something, can I say 'let it be, Tom' to make him calm?

Maybe or maybe not; it depends on the quality of your relationship with Tom. He may take umbrage at your meddling.

Laborious'don't concern yourself' is somewhat confusing to me. Does it mean that the speaker is telling the listener not to relate himself/herself to the situation at the moment?

concern yourself
to pay attention to something because it is important or because it worries you
concern yourself with: I'm too busy to concern myself with the details.
concern yourself about: There's nothing in the doctor's report to concern yourself about.

Laborious · Answer

Mister Micawberconcern yourselfto pay attention to something because it is important or because it worries you

So, could I say, for example, 'I know it is something important and it worries you, too, but (don't concern yourself about it / forget about it / never mind it)"?

Once again, thank you so much, teacher, for your replies!

Mister Micawber · Answer

LaboriousSo, could I say, for example, 'I know it is something important and it worries you, too, but (don't concern yourself about it / forget about it / never mind it)"?

If it is important, then you wouldn't say that.

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