Phrases Phrases for Handling Awkward Situations
Let's not dwell on this.
C2Meaning
Let's avoid focusing on this unpleasant or awkward topic.
Examples
- John: 'I'm so embarrassed about what happened at the meeting.'
- Alice: '<b>Let's not dwell on this</b>, John. We can learn from it and move on.'
- John: '<b>Let's not dwell on this</b>; we've already apologized, and they seem satisfied.'
- Alice: 'That misunderstanding with the client was really awkward.'