not to worry

phrase

informal
—used to say that there is no cause for concern or worry
"It looks like we're almost out of milk." "Not to worry. I'll get some more this afternoon."

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Although surrounded by Oda’s soldiers just beyond Arioka’s walls, Murashige’s men assure him not to worry. — Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026 Things were further complicated by a district leader telling Stewart not to worry about STAAR results. — Samuel O’Neal 22, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026 Caleb Ng, a local restaurateur and my tour guide for the day, tells me not to worry. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026 If none of these designs appeal to you, not to worry. — Clio Chang, Curbed, 18 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for not to worry

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