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forget about someone or something

 

1. to put someone or something out of one's mind. Don't forget about me! You ought to forget about all that.

2. to fail to remember something at the appropriate time. She forgot about paying the electric bill until the lights were turned off. She forgot about the children and they were left standing on the corner.

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forget about something

do not expect something The hotel has room service, but forget about anyone wheeling an elegant meal into your room.

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