it was nothing
No big deal
A modest response to thanks or praise, dismissing one's effort or contribution as trivial: Thanks so much for helping me move. —It was nothing, really.
The phrase deflects gratitude, suggesting the favor required little trouble.
Sometimes used sarcastically when the effort was clearly substantial.
- no big dealInconsequential matter
- don't mention itPolite dismissal of thanks
- trivialLacking significance or weight
- shrugShoulder gesture of uncertainty
- dismissSend away or reject
not a big deal · downplay · humble · modest · brushed off · casual · effortless · easy · minor · insignificant · forget it · water under the bridge · no problem · no worries · no sweat · happy to help · deflect · understate
- humble responsesno big deal, happy to help, my pleasure, don't mention it, no worries
- Timid expressionsum, uh, well, maybe, perhaps
- affirmationsyes, yeah, yep, okay, sure