skip it
idiom
chiefly US, informal
—used to say that one does not want to do something, talk about something, etc.
I meant to … oh, skip it. It's not important anyway.
Examples of skip it in a Sentence
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And once again the leaders of China and Russia will skip it all, sending high-ranking ministers to speak in their stead.
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Richard Roth, CNN, 21 Sep. 2024
After the truly cringe-worthy scene of choosing the teams (skip it), the opening episode immediately reveals a tonal difference from season one.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 1 Sep. 2024
Recommended The Monitor's View A father’s love, a daughter’s freedom
Not all Olympic athletes take part in the opening ceremony; many skip it for logistical reasons, such as having to compete the following day.
—Tim Reynolds, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 July 2024
In fact, since many key countries of the global South will send only low-level delegations to the summit or else skip it altogether, the practical effect of the meeting’s communiqué will be even more modest than that of the UN General Assembly’s 2022 resolutions criticizing Russian aggression.
—Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 14 June 2024
If there’s a festival happening around you, don’t skip it.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Nov. 2023
While curious passersby and fans of the brand wait, friends of the atelier met with the line are escorted to skip it.
—Astrid Kayembe, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2024
The resting period for crepe batter is crucial, so don’t skip it.
—Julia Levy, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2024
Order: Even if turkey is not your go-to, do not skip it at Killen’s.
—Kayla Stewart, Bon Appétit, 23 Feb. 2024
Richard Roth, CNN, 21 Sep. 2024
After the truly cringe-worthy scene of choosing the teams (skip it), the opening episode immediately reveals a tonal difference from season one.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 1 Sep. 2024
Recommended The Monitor's View A father’s love, a daughter’s freedom
Not all Olympic athletes take part in the opening ceremony; many skip it for logistical reasons, such as having to compete the following day.
—Tim Reynolds, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 July 2024
In fact, since many key countries of the global South will send only low-level delegations to the summit or else skip it altogether, the practical effect of the meeting’s communiqué will be even more modest than that of the UN General Assembly’s 2022 resolutions criticizing Russian aggression.
—Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 14 June 2024
If there’s a festival happening around you, don’t skip it.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Nov. 2023
While curious passersby and fans of the brand wait, friends of the atelier met with the line are escorted to skip it.
—Astrid Kayembe, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2024
The resting period for crepe batter is crucial, so don’t skip it.
—Julia Levy, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2024
Order: Even if turkey is not your go-to, do not skip it at Killen’s.
—Kayla Stewart, Bon Appétit, 23 Feb. 2024
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“Skip it.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skip%20it. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
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