no harm done

phrase

informal
used to tell someone that no apology or concern is necessary because no damage has been done
"I'm so sorry about forgetting to call earlier." "That's OK. No harm done."

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“No harm done.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no%20harm%20done. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.

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