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no worries

phrase, interjectionColloquial

A Australian English slang term. Browse all Australian slang.

What it means

  1. You're welcome; no problem; don't mention it. Serves as a response to thanks, to an apology and to a request alike.

In use

  • —Thanks for waiting. —No worries.

  • No worries, I'll sort it out.

Where it comes from

Recorded from the 1960s and now exported worldwide. Its range in Australia is wider than abroad — it does the work of 'you're welcome', 'that's fine' and 'certainly' all at once.

Other forms

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