The Australian Dictionary of Invisible Culture for Teachers
no worries!
phrase: someone says these words (see more)
Something happened (you said something to me)
I think about it like this: It is not a big thing. I don’t feel something bad because of it. I don’t want you to feel something bad because of it.
"I thanked him for the tip. 'No worries.'"
"I would have done it myself except that I come from around here and I'm trying to keep as low a profile as possible.' 'No worries. Uncle Dick told me your family have been up here for generations."
"Okay. Can you wait until either the cops or I get there? I might be an hour. And even if there are police available, they'll probably be at least that long.' Jo stifled a sigh [...] 'No worries. I'll photograph and document the wreckage."
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