Cool MateMove on vs Never you mind that one
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Move on
Top 2,000 (common)
Never you mind that one
InformalBeyond 10,000 (less common)
Most formal: Move onMost common: Move on
| Move on | Never you mind that one | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //muːv ɒn//🇺🇸 //muːv ɑn// | 🇬🇧 //ˈnɛvə juː maɪnd ðæt wʌn//🇺🇸 //ˈnɛvər ju maɪnd ðæt wʌn// |
| Meaning | To start doing something new after something else has ended. | Don't worry about that. |
| Example | After the breakup, it took her a while to move on. | She was upset about the mistake, but I told her, 'Never you mind that one.' |
| Register | Neutral | Informal |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Beyond 10,000 (less common) |
| Collocations | move on from the past, move on to bigger things, move on in life, move on after loss, move on quickly | never you mind, just never you mind, never you mind that, never you mind about, never you mind what they say |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'move out', which means to leave a place., Using 'move on' without a context of change., Incorrect verb tense (e.g., saying 'moved on to' instead of 'move on to'). | Using in formal conversations., Misusing the phrase to imply importance instead of dismissal., Confusing with similar phrases like 'don't worry about it.' |
| Usage notes | Used when transitioning from one phase or idea to another. Common in conversations about change, but less formal in professional settings. | Used informally to dismiss a concern or remark. Suitable among friends but not in formal settings. |
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Frequently asked questions: Move on vs Never you mind that one
What's the difference between Move on and Never you mind that one?
Move on: To start doing something new after something else has ended. Never you mind that one: Don't worry about that.
Which is more formal: Move on and Never you mind that one?
Move on is the most formal of these.
Which is more common: Move on and Never you mind that one?
Move on is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Move on: After the breakup, it took her a while to move on. Never you mind that one: She was upset about the mistake, but I told her, 'Never you mind that one.'
Can I use Move on and Never you mind that one interchangeably?
Not always. Move on and Never you mind that one are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.