no big deal
Easily dismissed matter
No big deal dismisses something as unimportant or not worth worrying about.
It can downplay a favor: Thanks for helping me move. —No big deal.
It can minimize a setback: I didn't get the job, but it's no big deal.
The phrase sometimes masks disappointment or deflects gratitude with false modesty.
- whateverExpression of apathy
- who caresDismissive indifference expression
- shrugShoulder gesture of uncertainty
- trivialLacking significance or weight
- minorScale with lowered third
small potatoes · nothing · easy · simple · piece of cake · walk in the park · brushoff · casual · meh · chill · relax · forgettable · small · petty · trifle · breeze · smooth · unbothered
- calming phrasesstay calm, calm down, relax, keep your cool, take it easy
- complacency phrasesgood enough, why bother, it is what it is, not my problem, whatever
- humble responsesit was nothing, happy to help, my pleasure, don't mention it, no worries
- reassurancesyou're safe, no sweat, no biggie, don't worry, it's alright
- indifferenceapathy, indifference, unconcern, disinterest, nonchalance
- Insignificant thingstrivial, minor, small, tiny, negligible
no big dealmomentous
Of great significance
consequential · pivotal · crucial · big deal · significant
no big dealcause for alarm
Basis for worry
urgent · dire · alarming · devastating · panic-inducing
big, deal, bigger, biggest, bigness, deals, dealt, dealing, dealer