everything's fine

Nothing is wrong

Everything's fine is a reassurance that nothing is wrong, often delivered whether or not it's true.

The phrase frequently signals the opposite of its literal meaning—a deflection when someone doesn't want to discuss what's actually bothering them: She asked how I was holding up, and I said everything's fine.

When spoken flatly or too quickly, it invites skepticism.

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keep calm · reassurance · smile · nod · thumbs up · steady · stable · smooth · smooth sailing · chill · relaxed · peachy · good · sorted · handled · under control · all clear · don't worry

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Opposites
state of affairs

everything's finetotal chaos

disaster · catastrophe · crisis · trouble · complete mess

emotional/psychological state

everything's finehelp me

Request for aid

meltdown · breakdown · despair · distress · anguish

communication intent

everything's finecry for help

Urgent request for assistance

SOS · mayday · distress signal · alarm · warning

Family

everything, fine, every, thing, things, finer, finest, finely, fineness

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G