no worries
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Etymology
From no + plural of worry (“concern, cause for anxiety”), but used flexibly.
Pronunciation
Audio (General Australian): (file)
Interjection
- (especially Australia, UK, Canada, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, colloquial) A general injunction not to be concerned further with a subject.
- It does not bother me; I am not concerned.
- Sorry if my music's bothering you. — No worries. I really like classical.
- 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.
- Do not worry, I will do it.
- I need this done by closing time. — No worries, I'll have it sorted.
- It does not bother me; I am not concerned.
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 to an apology.
Synonyms
- she’ll be right, no problem, no probs, no wucking furries, no wuckas, hakuna matata
- (I'll do it): consider it done
Translations
it does not bother me
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you're welcome — see you're welcome
do not worry, I will do it
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