Is "it's just a small matter" natural?
How do you say "it's not a big deal" in a way that addresses that it's a small deal?

Would "It's just a small matter" work?

Thank you.

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Is "it's just a small matter" natural?
How do  you say "it's not a big deal" in a way that addresses that it's a small deal?

Would "It's just a small matter" work?

Thank you.

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I have to admit I use "it's just a small thing" with this meaning but "it's just a small matter" feels unnatural to me

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I think "its not a big deal" would be appropriate to address a small deal. "It's just a small matter" does sound completely natural too :)

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I think "its not a big deal" would be appropriate to address a small deal. "It's just a small matter" does sound completely natural too :)

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No, that sounds very formal and no one would ever say that.

"It's not a big deal" is fine and addresses that it's a small deal.

Other ways to convey the same thing:

It's no big deal.

Don't worry about it.

No problem.

Not a problem.