no worries
No worries (phrase) means That is fine; a relaxed reply used to accept thanks, wave off an apology or reassure someone. Example: “Sorry I'm late." "No worries, we've only just sat down.”
How to Use No worries
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA friendly way of saying 'that's fine, don't stress about it'.
Informal and friendly; fine in speech and casual writing.
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
"Sorry I'm late." "_____, we've only just sat down."
Etymology
An Australian English phrase that spread to British and American use in the late twentieth century.
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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.