skip it

Idioms

Drop the subject, ignore the matter, as in I don't understand what you mean.—Oh, skip it for now. This interjection uses skip in the sense of “pass over.” [Colloquial; c. 1930]

Example Sentences

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If the idea of preparing a protein feels like the final straw, skip it.

From Salon

If cake isn’t your thing, or the idea fills you with dread, skip it.

From Salon

Many people treat budgeting as a nuisance and skip it.

From MarketWatch

It’s not very festive, but I’d rather skip it and do Friendsgiving.

From MarketWatch

Whatever your vibe, don’t skip it.

From Salon

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