doesn’t matter to me vs doesn’t matter for me

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Doesn't matter to me' is the more common and idiomatic expression when indicating that something is not important to the speaker. On the other hand, 'Doesn't matter for me' can be used when discussing the impact or relevance of something on the speaker.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 1150 views

doesn’t matter to me

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express that something is not important to the speaker.

This phrase is used to convey that something is not significant or relevant to the speaker.

Examples:

It doesn't matter to me what we have for dinner.
Your opinion doesn't matter to me.
The color of the walls doesn't matter to me.

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It doesn't matter to me what you did.
First, second... it doesn't matter to me.
You know, this whole age thing, it doesn't matter to me.
It doesn't matter to me because I like being alone.
Title doesn't matter to me.
Your opinion doesn't matter to me.
It doesn't matter to me one bit what they think.
Really doesn't matter to me how much he spent on the ring.
As long as we're together, it doesn't matter to me.
There's still a ten o'clock curfew, but it doesn't matter to me.
It doesn't matter to me.
But it really doesn't matter to me now.
It doesn't matter to me whether she's pregnant or not.
It doesn't matter to me whether you were frightened by what you saw or excited.
It doesn't matter to me whether you were frightened by what you saw or excited.
It doesn't matter to me if he's arrogant, or rude, or dismissive...
I heard that wine drinkers are lonely... but it doesn't matter to me.
I have a huge case load today, and it doesn't matter to me if she goes inside or back to the group home.
So what? It doesn't matter to me.
It doesn't matter to me whether she comes here or not.

Alternatives:

It's not important to me
I don't care
It's irrelevant to me
I'm indifferent
I'm not concerned

doesn’t matter for me

This phrase is correct but less common in English. It is used when discussing the impact or relevance of something on the speaker.

This phrase is used to discuss the impact or relevance of something on the speaker.

Examples:

The decision doesn't matter for me; it's up to you.
The outcome of the game doesn't matter for me personally.
The new policy doesn't matter for me as I'm leaving the company.

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Motive doesn't matter but mission accomplished.
Probably causally linked somehow, doesn't matter.
Motive doesn't matter but mission accomplished.
But anyway, that doesn't matter for this trip, because it weren't an offence with a child.
It doesn't matter, just some torn socks, it doesn't matter.
It doesn't matter what my definition is.
It doesn't matter if you have skills, something to offer.
It doesn't matter who was driving.
It doesn't matter who gave the order.
So, it doesn't matter what I said.
Doesn't matter who hired him.
Doesn't matter with all these bubbles.
How it felt doesn't matter.
Amanda said that it doesn't matter what happened earlier.
Doesn't matter what I think.
And it doesn't matter whose blood flows through your veins.
Your Honor, it doesn't matter.
But what I think doesn't matter.
It doesn't matter how I feel about the victim.
It doesn't matter that you were set up.

Alternatives:

It's not relevant to me
It doesn't affect me
It's inconsequential for me
It's immaterial to me
It's of no consequence to me

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