don't bother
Leave it alone
Don't bother is a dismissive phrase telling someone not to make an effort because it's unnecessary or unwelcome.
It can be polite—Don't bother getting up—or curt, signaling that help or explanation is unwanted: Don't bother explaining, I've heard enough.
Used reflexively, it means the speaker won't make the effort: I won't bother asking again.
Reassurance against anxiety
- never mindRetraction of a statement
- forget itDismissive phrase ending discussion
- skip itDismissive rejection phrase
- leave itCommand to abandon something
drop it · let it go · no point · waste of time · futile · pointless · unnecessary · don't sweat it
Lack of interest
- unconcernedFeeling no worry
- disinterestAbsence of bias
- nonchalanceCalm, casual composure
- couldn't care lessComplete absence of concern
whatever · who cares · so what · big deal · uninterested · unbothered · detached · blasé
don't worry
Reassurance against anxiety
- never mindRetraction of a statement
- forget itDismissive phrase ending discussion
- skip itDismissive rejection phrase
leave it · drop it · let it go · no point · waste of time · futile · pointless · unnecessary · don't sweat it · it's nothing
indifference
Lack of interest
- unconcernedFeeling no worry
- disinterestAbsence of bias
- nonchalanceCalm, casual composure
couldn't care less · whatever · who cares · so what · big deal · uninterested · unbothered · detached · blasé · meh
refusal
Act of declining
- rebuffAbrupt, curt rejection
- brush-offAbrupt, dismissive rejection
- cold shoulderIntentional dismissive treatment
turndown · decline · snub · repulse · shut out · wave off · push away · go away · leave me alone · back off
curt
Abruptly rude in speech
- brusqueAbrupt and dismissive
- dismissiveShowing contemptuous disregard
- snappyQuick and clever
blunt · impolite · rude · short · gruff · abrupt · terse · cold · unfriendly · inhospitable
- indifferenceapathy, indifference, unconcern, disinterest, nonchalance
- giving upgive up, giving up, quit, quitting, surrender
- sarcastic phraseswhatever, who cares, yeah right, so what, go figure
don't bothergo ahead
Permission to begin
by all means · go for it · do it · give it a try · take the trouble
don't botherspare no effort
Exert maximum possible energy
leave no stone unturned · go the extra mile · put in the work
not, bother, does, done, doing, doer, doers, bothersome, bothered