no problem

Idioms  

1. 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.

2. You're welcome, as in Thanks for the ride, Dad.—No problem . [Late 1900s]

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Example Sentences

“It’s no problem,” I said, hoping that didn’t sound like the out-and-out lie it was.

From Literature

“I had no problem spotting the Butterfly, but I couldn’t seal the deal in time. I forgot about the alternate theater entrance, and I was late getting the jump on the Butterfly because of it.”

From Literature

“No problem. Good night, Elliot.”

From Literature

Now the law: The two sides agree the Founders had no problem barring intoxicated people from carrying guns.

From The Wall Street Journal

No Brandon McCoy because of foul trouble no problem.

From Los Angeles Times

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