no worries

English

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Etymology

From no + plural of worry (“concern, cause for anxiety”), but used flexibly.

Interjection

no worries

1. (chiefly UK, Australia, New Zealand, colloquial) A general injunction not to be concerned further with a subject.
   1. It does not bother me; I am not concerned.

      Sorry if my music's bothering you. — No worries. I really like classical.

   2. It was no problem; not at all; you're welcome.

      Thanks for the lovely bowl of fruit. — No worries, my sister runs a stall at the market.

   3. Do not worry, I will do it.

      I need this done by closing time. — No worries, I'll have it sorted.

Usage notes

Essentially an injunction not to be concerned further with the subject. It may be used as a stand-alone utterance, for example, as a response to a request, in answer to an expression of concern, or as an apology.

Synonyms

• she’ll be right, no probs

Translations

you're welcome — see you're welcome

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• Swahili: hakuna matata (sw)
• Spanish: ningún problema (es)

• Thai: ไม่เป็นไร (th) (mâi bpen rai)