don't worry

Meaning

This expression is used to reassure someone and tell them not to feel anxious, sad, or afraid. It is a warm and helpful way to comfort a friend, colleague, or family member when things go wrong or when they are feeling stressed.

Examples

• Don't worry, we still have plenty of time to catch the bus.

  Don't worry, we still have plenty of time to catch the bus.

• I lost my pen. 'Don't worry, you can borrow mine.'

  I lost my pen. 'Don't worry, you can borrow mine.'

• Don't worry about the mess; I will clean it up later.

  Don't worry about the mess; I will clean it up later.

• She told me not to worry because everything was under control.

  She told me not to worry because everything was under control.

• Don't worry, mistakes are a normal part of learning.

  Don't worry, mistakes are a normal part of learning.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ Don't worry for the exam.

  ✓ Don't worry about the exam.

  We use the preposition 'about' after 'worry', not 'for'.

• ✗ No worry, everything is fine.

  ✓ Don't worry, everything is fine.

  'No worry' is grammatically incomplete in standard English; use 'don't worry' or the casual plural 'no worries'.

Related Expressions

Practice

• ___ about the bill; dinner is my treat tonight.

  💡 Reassure your friend that they don't need to pay.

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  Don't worry

• I forgot to buy milk! '___, we can get some tomorrow.'

  💡 Tell them it is not a big problem.

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  Don't worry