forget it vs never mind

forget it

verb
  • Don't let it bother you; put it out of your mind. 

  • I don't want to continue with this conversation (usually used in frustration or anger). 

  • It doesn't matter. 

  • A conventional reply to an expression of gratitude. 

  • Absolutely not; I forbid it or it is impossible. 

never mind

verb
  • It is not important; do not fret; used to reassure or comfort the person to whom it is said. 

  • Do not be concerned (about someone or something, or about doing something). 

  • Indicates a withdrawal or retractment of a previous statement. 

  • Let alone; much less. 

How often have the words forget it and never mind occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )