never mind: don’t be concerned about it; ignore what was just said Examples of NEVER MIND “Just never mind!” mom snapped, when I wouldn’t stop asking her questions. Everything will be fine, so just never mind the people who are criticizing you now.

to get lost: to become lost; to go away in order not to bother Examples of TO GET LOST It turned out to be an even better thing as I got lost on my way to the airport. So I told him to get lost, and that we could raise the baby separately.

to make sure: to be sure, to ascertain (also: to make certain) Examples of TO MAKE SURE We need to make sure that our files are in order. We’re going to make sure that this is the best meal you’ll have in the entire city.

over and over (again): repeatedly (also: time after time, time and again) Examples of OVER AND OVER I told you, over and over, not to call me by that nickname, and you still call me by that nickname. The monkey with the miniature cymbals banged them together over and over again.

to give off: to release, to produce, to release Examples of TO GIVE OFF When water boils, it gives off stream. The flowers in this garden give off a strange odor.

to pay attention (to): to look at and listen to someone while they are speaking, to concentrate Examples of PAY ATTENTION (TO) I know I need to pay attention to you when you talk, but you’re just so boring! It’s important to pay attention when your boss is explaining your mistakes.