skip it

phrase

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.

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Gamers with top-of-the-line desktop PCs might find this monitor worth a close look, but most people should skip it. — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 1 Nov. 2026 But if that’s one step too many, skip it—the stew will still be awesome. — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026 Here’s what dermatologists say about whether doing less actually helps your skin, who should try it and who should skip it. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026 Just curious if other high school teams have decided to skip it too. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for skip it

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“Skip it.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skip%20it. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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