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It doesn't matter for me. vs It doesn't matter to me.

The correct phrase is "It doesn't matter to me," not "It doesn't matter for me."
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It doesn't matter for me.

This phrase is not correct. Don't use it.

The correct preposition in this sentence would be "to," not "for." Here are some applications for the words "for me":

"She has a present for me."
"This is enough for me."
"Is there anything in the mail for me?"

Here are some uses for the phrase "to me":

"Please talk to me."
"To me, this just seems like a mistake."
"Listen to me."
  • Feb 16, 2006 ... I think it's wrong to say 'it doesn't matter'. For me, it should be 'it's not important'. Some of the things you mentioned *do* matter. Obviously, this ...
  • You know it doesn't matter for me. I'll be dead in thirty-six hours, no matter what. But every human for a quarter mile doesn't have to die with me. [To Six, who is ...
  • "Oh, I'm not going till about eight-thirty." "What? Isn't that starting a little late?" " Well, it doesn't matter for me because I'm not going to be in it," I answered blithely .
  • Mar 29, 2015 ... You use me for leisure and sometimes for showing off,. And it doesn't matter for me because all I am, is just a piece of metal,. So what am I?

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • It doesn't matter to me.

It doesn't matter to me.

This phrase is correct.

Use this phrase to indicate your indifference. It sounds nicer than "I don't care," but just be aware that it might be taken the wrong way.

Some examples from our editors:

  • You can go ahead; it doesn't matter to me.
  • It doesn't matter to me whether you come or not.
  • It doesn't matter to me. I don't care what you do. See also: matter. McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill ...
  • IT DOESN'T MATTER TO ME WHAT YOU DO FOR A LIVING. I want to know what you ache for., and if you dare of meeting your heart's longing. IT DOESN'T ...
  • May 4, 2012 ... It doesn't matter to me. I'll sit home and watch you all on my colour TV Well I prune in June and I plant in October And I write to the council when ...
  • Jun 20, 2008 ... It Doesn't Matter To Me - Redgum. Shane J .... Mix - It Doesn't Matter To Me - Redgumby YouTube · Redgum- Caught in the Act Live - Duration: ...

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • It doesn't really matter to me.
  • It's all the same to me.

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