Meaning
An informal, reassuring response used to mean "you're welcome," "it's okay," or "no problem."
Primary Function
Reassuring, casual response
Communicative Purpose
To signal that everything is fine and no debt or offense exists
Pattern
No worries
Core Structure
No worries
Função primária
Reassuring, casual response
Propósito comunicativo
To signal that everything is fine and no debt or offense exists
Situações de gatilho
Responding to thanks, apologies, or requests
Contextos
Everyday, conversational, informal
Padrão
No worries
Estrutura central
No worries
Slots de substituição
none
Colocados típicos
- "That's fine
- no worries." "No worries at all."
Substituições comuns
- No problem
- Don't worry about it
- It's cool
Erros comuns
Overusing in very formal business emails; not all cultures appreciate it as a professional reply.
Similar / contraste
No sweat, Don't worry, No biggie
Interferências
Some American English speakers originally found it Australian, now widely accepted.
Família do chunk
- Easy-going responses: No hassle
- It's all good
- Don't sweat it
Nuance
Extremely versatile; can reply to thanks, a small apology, or a request for help.
Efeito pragmático
Conveys a relaxed, easy-going attitude.
Dica de memória
no worries = no problem
Nota
Use this phrase to show understanding and friendliness in casual conversations.
Upgrade path
No problem → No worries → No worries at all → All good
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