Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

it doesn't matter

Phrase
/ɪt ˈdʌzənt ˈmætə/
Definition
A phrase used to indicate that something is not important or significant.
Examples
  • When asked if he wanted to go out for dinner, he replied, ‘It doesn’t matter, I’m fine with whatever you choose.’
  • ‘We can take a different route, it doesn’t matter as long as we reach our destination.’
Meaning
This expression is often used to downplay a situation or to show that the outcome or subject at hand is of no concern.
Synonyms
  • It’s not important
  • No big deal
  • It makes no difference
  • Never mind