no problem
Idioms-
Also, no sweat ; not to worry . There's no difficulty about this, don't concern yourself. For example, Of course I can change your tire—no problem , or You want more small change? no sweat , or We'll be there in plenty of time, not to worry . The first of these colloquial terms dates from about 1960 and the second from about 1950. The third, originating in Britain in the 1930s and using not to with the sense of “don't,” crossed the Atlantic in the 1970s.
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You're welcome, as in Thanks for the ride, Dad.—No problem . [Late 1900s]
Example Sentences
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Williams had no problem approaching the devastating service speed of her glory days, thudding down one unreturnable delivery that reached 120mph late in the first set.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
When I contacted the mortgage company, they said no problem — if she dies, I could assume the balance on the loan.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
Back near the cusp of the new “American Century,” the 20th, the nation had no problem muscling up its military.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
Isn’t it funny how the money to implement theft protection is no problem, while workers see no changes to their paycheck?
From Salon • May 22, 2026
But according to Miss Cissy, when the officer had Marquette get out of the car, that boy had no problem walking a straight line.
From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English
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