no worries
What is the opposite of no worries? Here is what we hold, with its meaning and related words.
Phrase — That is fine; a relaxed reply used to accept thanks, wave off an apology or reassure someone.
How to use no worries
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
no worries at all
ah, no worries
no worries mate
Informal and friendly; fine in speech and casual writing.
Etymology
An Australian English phrase that spread to British and American use in the late twentieth century.
Full origin of no worries →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between no worries and no problem?
They are near-identical in meaning. No worries is Australian in origin and sounds warmer and more reassuring, and it works after an apology as well as after thanks; no problem is more strongly associated with American English.
Can I say no worries in a work email?
Yes among colleagues you know, where it softens a reply. In formal correspondence with clients, 'that's absolutely fine' or 'no trouble at all' is safer.
Is no worries Australian?
It began as Australian English and is still a hallmark of it, but it is now used everywhere in casual English.
