المعنى
Used to say that something is not important or doesn't cause a problem.
خلفية ثقافية
Americans often use 'It doesn't matter' to appear 'low-maintenance' or easy-going in social groups. It's a way to avoid being seen as 'difficult.' In the UK, 'It doesn't matter' can be part of the 'stiff upper lip' culture—minimizing one's own problems or mistakes to avoid making others uncomfortable. Australians frequently swap this for 'No worries.' It's a core part of the national identity of being relaxed and friendly. While 'It doesn't matter' is used, Japanese learners should be careful not to sound too blunt. Adding a 'thank you' before the phrase makes it much more natural in a Japanese context.
Add 'to me'
When choosing between options, adding 'to me' makes you sound more personal and polite.
Watch your tone
If you say it too fast or without a smile, it can sound like you are annoyed.
المعنى
Used to say that something is not important or doesn't cause a problem.
Add 'to me'
When choosing between options, adding 'to me' makes you sound more personal and polite.
Watch your tone
If you say it too fast or without a smile, it can sound like you are annoyed.
The 'It' is essential
Never skip the 'It'. 'Doesn't matter' is okay in texting, but in speaking, 'It doesn't matter' is much better.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the missing words to complete the phrase.
A: I'm sorry I forgot your birthday! B: It ____ ____, I forgot it was my birthday too!
We use 'doesn't' because 'it' is third-person singular.
Match the response to the situation.
Situation: Your friend asks if you want to sit inside or outside at a restaurant.
This is the 'indifference' sense of the phrase, used for making choices.
Choose the best sentence to complete the dialogue.
Waiter: 'We are out of apple juice. Is orange juice okay?' Customer: '____'
The customer is showing flexibility about the drink choice.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct sentence:
The base form 'matter' follows 'doesn't'.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Politeness Scale
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينA: I'm sorry I forgot your birthday! B: It ____ ____, I forgot it was my birthday too!
We use 'doesn't' because 'it' is third-person singular.
Situation: Your friend asks if you want to sit inside or outside at a restaurant.
This is the 'indifference' sense of the phrase, used for making choices.
Waiter: 'We are out of apple juice. Is orange juice okay?' Customer: '____'
The customer is showing flexibility about the drink choice.
Select the correct sentence:
The base form 'matter' follows 'doesn't'.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةYes, it is generally very polite and used to make others feel comfortable after a mistake.
Yes, if your boss makes a small mistake or asks for your preference on a minor task, it is perfectly fine.
'It's okay' focuses on the person's state, while 'It doesn't matter' focuses on the importance of the event.
This is common in some dialects and songs, but it is grammatically incorrect in standard English. Stick to 'doesn't'.
No. 'Whatever' often sounds rude or dismissive. 'It doesn't matter' is much friendlier.
Change 'doesn't' to 'didn't': 'It didn't matter that we missed the bus.'
Usually no. If someone loses their job, saying 'It doesn't matter' would be very insensitive.
That is a different phrase meaning 'regardless of the circumstances.'
It is neutral. It's safe to use in almost any situation, from a party to a business meeting.
This is very old-fashioned or poetic English. You will mostly hear it in fantasy movies or read it in old books.
عبارات ذات صلة
Never mind
similarForget what I just said or don't worry about it.
No big deal
synonymIt is not a significant problem.
It's all the same to me
similarI have no preference between the options.
No worries
synonymDon't worry about it; everything is fine.
Forget it
similarDon't worry about it (often used for money or favors).
