English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "forget about the case for a while" Mean?
Learn what "forget about the case for a while" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Forget about the case for a while.
It means the speaker wants the other person to stop thinking about the issue temporarily and relax.
From Love’s Perfect Crime, Episode 17
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is telling someone to stop focusing on a case for a while.
Usage Scenario
Use this to suggest someone step back from a problem for a moment. It can sound dismissive if the issue is serious.
Better ways to say it
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Forget about it for a while.
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Forget about the case for a while.
3
Take a break from it.
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