Italian Expression · Native
Lascia perdere
Forget it / let it go
Pronunciation: LAH-shah pehr-DEH-reh
Meaning
An informal phrase asking someone to stop pursuing or discussing something.
Example
Lascia perdere, ne parleremo domani.
Forget it; we will talk about it tomorrow.
Practice tips
- Practice Lascia perdere out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Italian expression is for native-level learners.