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What Does "that's not important right now" Mean?

Learn what "that's not important right now" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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Set Boundary

That's not important right now.

This means the speaker wants to pause or ignore the topic for the moment.

From Twist Of Time, Episode 50

When do people say this?

Scene Context

The speaker tries to dismiss a topic because it is not the priority right now.

Usage Scenario

Use this to steer a conversation away from something distracting. It can sound dismissive if said sharply.

Better ways to say it

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That's not important right now.
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It's not important right now.
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We can talk about that later.

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