it's okay
Don't worry about
It's okay is a reassuring response that grants permission, accepts an apology, or dismisses concern.
When someone apologizes: I'm so sorry I'm late. —It's okay, don't worry about it.
When asking permission: Can I borrow this? —Sure, it's okay.
It can also comfort someone upset: It's okay, everything will work out.
The phrase sometimes carries resignation rather than genuine approval—saying it's okay when something clearly isn't.
- alrightAcceptably adequate
- it's all rightExpression of reassurance
- fineAcceptable in quality
- no worriesCasual dismissal of concern
- don't worryReassurance against anxiety
no big deal · forgive · no harm done · don't mention it · relax · take it easy · calm · deep breath · reassurance · permission · acceptance · understanding · shrug · sigh · comfort · letting go · let it go · move on
- forgivenessforgiveness of sins, redemption, absolve, mercy, grace
it's okayno way
Emphatic denial
absolutely not · permission denied · out of the question · not allowed · I object
it's okayno
Opposite of yes
permission denied · absolutely not · out of the question · I refuse · over my dead body