Not bother yourself/your headwith/about something

phrase

To not worry about something or pay attention to it.

Don't bother your head about this issue, we will handle it.
Visual representation of "not bother yourself/your headwith/about something" - To not worry about something or pay attention to it

Often appears as...

  • don't bother your head with it
  • don't bother yourself about it

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

To choose not to take on a certain task or engage in a certain activity.

I decided not to bother myself with the washing tonight. I'll do it tomorrow.
Visual representation of "not bother yourself/your headwith/about something" - To choose not to take on a certain task or engage in a certain activity

Often appears as...

  • not bother myself with chores
  • won't bother my head with work

Usage tips

Colloquial

phrase

To not worry about something or pay attention to it.

Don't bother your head about this issue, we will handle it.
Visual representation of "not bother yourself/your headwith/about something" - To not worry about something or pay attention to it

Often appears as...

  • don't bother your head with it
  • don't bother yourself about it

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

To choose not to take on a certain task or engage in a certain activity.

I decided not to bother myself with the washing tonight. I'll do it tomorrow.
Visual representation of "not bother yourself/your headwith/about something" - To choose not to take on a certain task or engage in a certain activity

Often appears as...

  • not bother myself with chores
  • won't bother my head with work

Usage tips

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 2
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Emotional Distance

Use this phrase to show detachment from an issue or to indicate that it's not your concern.

Illustration for Emotional Distance
She's decided to not bother her head about the rumors and focus on her work.
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Reduces Stress

It suggests that engaging in the matter would be unnecessary and stressful.

Illustration for Reduces Stress
Don't bother yourself about the lost keys—I have a spare.
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Not Your Duty

Implies something isn't your responsibility or within your control, so you shouldn't worry.

Illustration for Not Your Duty
The billing errors aren’t for you to fix; don't bother your head with it.
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Emotional Distance

Use this phrase to show detachment from an issue or to indicate that it's not your concern.

Illustration for Emotional Distance
She's decided to not bother her head about the rumors and focus on her work.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Reduces Stress

It suggests that engaging in the matter would be unnecessary and stressful.

Illustration for Reduces Stress
Don't bother yourself about the lost keys—I have a spare.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Your Duty

Implies something isn't your responsibility or within your control, so you shouldn't worry.

Illustration for Not Your Duty
The billing errors aren’t for you to fix; don't bother your head with it.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emotional Distance

Use this phrase to show detachment from an issue or to indicate that it's not your concern.

Illustration for Emotional Distance
She's decided to not bother her head about the rumors and focus on her work.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Reduces Stress

It suggests that engaging in the matter would be unnecessary and stressful.

Illustration for Reduces Stress
Don't bother yourself about the lost keys—I have a spare.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Your Duty

Implies something isn't your responsibility or within your control, so you shouldn't worry.

Illustration for Not Your Duty
The billing errors aren’t for you to fix; don't bother your head with it.
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