ignore it

[ɪgˈnɔːr ɪt]
verb phrase
ignore isso
1. To deliberately pay no attention to something; to disregard or overlook something intentionally
Just ignore it and focus on your work.
Apenas ignore isso e foque no seu trabalho.
2. To refuse to acknowledge or respond to something or someone
He made a rude comment, but I decided to ignore it.
Ele fez um comentário rude, mas decidi ignorar isso.
3. To proceed without considering or being affected by something
Ignore it and keep moving forward with the project.
Ignore isso e continue avançando com o projeto.
In Brazilian culture, 'ignore it' is frequently used in casual conversations and is considered a practical way to handle minor conflicts or distractions. In the USA, similar phrases are common in both formal and informal contexts. The expression reflects a problem-solving approach prioritizing focus over confrontation.
NYC Slang
fuggedaboutit
Synonyms / Sinônimos
disregard itoverlook itpay no attention to itbrush it offturn a blind eye to it
Antonyms / Antônimos
acknowledge itpay attention to itnotice itheed itconsider it

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ignore isso
Most common and neutral usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ignora isso
Colloquial imperative form, commonly used in informal speech
São Paulo
faz de conta que não viu
Alternative idiomatic expression meaning 'pretend you didn't see it'
Portugal
ignora isso
Similar to Brazilian Portuguese but may use 'faz de conta' less frequently

Related Words

ignoreignorancenegligencedisregardoversight

Related Idioms & Phrases

ignore it and move on
let it slide
turn a blind eye
brush it under the rug
pay it no mind
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