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Explanation of this dialogue Sun Jul 23, 2006 13:15 pm  Explanation of this dialogue
 

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #33 "Responses (6)", question 4

John: 'That was very thoughtful of you to do that.'
Sue: '.........'

(a) Forgetful.
(b) Forget it.
(c) I've forgotten.
(d) Don't forget it.

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #33 "Responses (6)", answer 4

John: 'That was very thoughtful of you to do that.'
Sue: 'Forget it.'

Correct answer: (b) Forget it.

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Question Sun Jul 23, 2006 13:20 pm  Question
 

Hi,

The explanation of this dialogue:

Quote:
John: 'That was very thoughtful of you to do that.'
Sue: 'Forget it.'

is that John wants to thank Sue for what she did because he believes she was very kind. Sue replies by saying that he doesn't have to say anything because it's not necessary.

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Explanation of this dialogue Wed May 23, 2007 0:58 am  Explanation of this dialogue
 

Is forget it a really polite way to answer? Could it have had a hint of dissapointment, because I either didn't understand what a pesron was trying to say or pretended to not understand, for it was rather unpleasant. And in that case forget it sounded bitter.
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Explanation of this dialogue Wed May 23, 2007 12:37 pm  Explanation of this dialogue
 

Snoopy_Blah_Blah wrote:
Is forget it a really polite way to answer?

Yes, it is in this context, as we are being modest about our action. Other polite replies after someone has thanked us are: 'Don't mention it' or 'Not at all'.

Snoopy_Blah_Blah wrote:
Could it have had a hint of disappointment, because I either didn't understand what a person was trying to say or pretended to not understand, for it was rather unpleasant. And in that case forget it sounded bitter.

'Forget it' in the context you described or in other similar situations can indeed denote a negative feeling like bitterness or impatience.
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