No worries vs Don't worry Hi there, Can I use "No worries" as an informal way to say "Don't worry"? Does it have the same meaning or is it used for less important things? Thanks! Edu

Eddie

Oct 2, 2014 5:29 PM

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Besides the given explanation, grammatically speaking, it should be "no worry". Should be singular noun after "no" or "any".

No worries vs Don't worry

Hi there,

Can I use "No worries" as an informal way to say "Don't worry"? Does it have the same meaning or is it used for less important things?

Thanks!

Edu

October 2, 2014

Wow! A very clear explanation :) Thank you Nina!

October 2, 2014

Yes, "No worries" can be used to mean "Don't worry (about it)." It can also be used in place of "no problem" or "that's alright." For example, person A accidentally steps on person B's foot: A: Oh, sorry! B: No worries. / Don't worry about it. / No problem. / It's ok. / That's alright. It's not a formal way of speaking but I've heard it used in a variety of settings. It originated in Australia and is used to convey a relaxed attitude toward life. (Wikipedia, 2014) I think whether it's used for important or unimportant issues depends largely on the speaker's perception of the situation.

October 2, 2014

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