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British slang
Leave it / stop it / forget about it.
Safe to use?
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
UK
Formality
Informal.
Allow it means Leave it / stop it / forget about it. It is best read as british slang associated with UK.
"Allow it" means Leave it / stop it / forget about it. In UK, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
Enough; finished; stop.
Stop messing around; dont be silly or play games (from Hokkien)
To ignore or cancel an appointment with someone.
To ignore; to pretend not to know (informal, sometimes rude)
To skip; to ignore; to not show up for.
British slang for mate or friend; common in UK internet humor and banter
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