it's nothing
Don't mention it
A response to thanks or apology, dismissing the need for gratitude or concern.
When someone says thank you: Thanks for helping me move. —It's nothing, happy to do it.
When someone apologizes: Sorry to bother you. —It's nothing.
The phrase downplays effort or inconvenience, suggesting the speaker was glad to help or that no harm was done.
- no problemCasual acceptance or dismissal
- don't mention itPolite dismissal of thanks
- never mindRetraction of a statement
- forget about itDismissive phrase, drop it
- water under the bridgePast matters no longer relevant
insignificance · my pleasure · happy to help · let it go · no worries · don't worry about it · thank you · nihilism · void · no harm done · not at all · nonexistence · emptiness · absence · vacuum · no biggie · no big deal · piece of cake
- reassurancesyou're safe, no sweat, no biggie, don't worry, it's alright
- calming phrasesstay calm, calm down, relax, keep your cool, take it easy
- reciprocityreciprocity, likewise, mutual benefit, mutualism, two-way street
- affirmationsyes, yeah, yep, okay, sure