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don't mention vs no mention

Both phrases are correct; however, they're used in different contexts. 'Don't mention' is used to ask someone not to talk about something, while 'no mention' is used to indicate that something wasn't mentioned or included.
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don't mention

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to ask someone not to talk about something. It is often used to avoid discussing a sensitive topic or to prevent revealing information.

Examples:

  • Don't mention the surprise party in front of Sarah, it's supposed to be a secret.
  • Please don't mention my ex-boyfriend, it makes me uncomfortable.
  • Don't Mention It. By Calvin Trillin. April 7, 2002. Kenny and Eve Shopsin. Kenny Shopsin and his wife, Eve. Their place still looks a lot like a corner ...
  • Jul 16, 2024 ... Slack notifications don't mention task name ... I've set up the Asana app in Slack so I get notifications in its App channel when someone comments ...
  • The meaning of DON'T MENTION IT is —used to answer someone who has just thanked one for something. How to use don't mention it in a sentence.
  • Nov 19, 2023 ... ... don't mention it” but «du er en reddende engel» I would respond to with «skulle bare mangle», «det var da så lite» or «ikke tenkt på det ...
  • Jun 23, 2020 ... Don't Mention the Virus. “If we avoided the hysteria that eagerly thought this pandemic was either the end of globalization or the end of the ...
  • Aug 29, 2019 ... Don't Mention It? Analyzing User-Generated Content Signals for Early Adverse Event Warnings. Ahmed Abbasi. Corresponding Author. Ahmed Abbasi.
  • Jan 7, 2020 ... What is the etiquette for responding to someone who thanks you? Is it rude to answer “no problem” or “don't mention it”?
  • Sep 13, 2024 ... Just don't mention eye contact 👁️👁️ #eyecontact #conversations #awkward.
  • Apr 22, 2016 ... Don't Mention the Children by Michael Rosen. Collateral damage. Casualties of war. Seen but not heard. Neither seen nor heard. There are none ...
  • Feb 7, 2024 ... 38K likes, 1073 comments - jadakiss on February 7, 2024: "There's a reason why they don't mention your name with the Great ones".

Alternatives:

  • Let's not talk about it
  • Please keep it to yourself
  • Don't bring it up
  • Let's change the subject
  • Forget I mentioned it

no mention

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that something was not mentioned or included. It is often used in formal contexts or written communication.

Examples:

  • There was no mention of the new policy in the meeting minutes.
  • The report had no mention of the financial projections.
  • May 25, 2021 ... No Mention of Jesus? Linda. I'm on a re-watch of the show since the new episodes are almost here. I realized no one mentions Jesus in the ...
  • Oct 14, 2024 ... The meaning of MAKE NO MENTION OF is to say nothing about (something or someone). How to use make no mention of in a sentence.
  • Jul 8, 2023 ... The best thing about this game was no mention of Harry Potter or his family and only passing references to the books.
  • 21 hours ago ... Seven & i makes no mention of $47 billion buyout bid in laying out growth plan ... TOKYO, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Japanese conglomerate Seven & i ...
  • Jul 3, 2024 ... No mention of drug testing on offer letter or at all. Question. Sorry, this post was deleted by the person who originally posted it. Upvote 45
  • Sep 15, 2017 ... 'No mention' sounds as if there has been no mention of a particular topic, that is not what you mean.
  • Oct 24, 2018 ... AWS plugin is not installed and tutorial documentation makes no mention of it #2097. Closed. eshamay opened this issue on Oct 24, 2018 · 5 ...
  • Nov 12, 2019 ... No. “Mention not" would sound strange to English speakers. Some more correct replies to “ thank you" are: “ You are welcome “. “No problem ...
  • Mar 9, 2018 ... Episode 3: No mention of letter case for file names and directories #736 ... No mention of filename capitalization #742. Closed. @fmichonneau ...
  • don't mention vs no mention: Which phrase is more commonly used? See common phrases and tips at wordvice.ai/grammar.

Alternatives:

  • no reference to
  • not included
  • omitted
  • absence of mention
  • no allusion to

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