not a problem

idiom

informal
1
used to say that one is happy to do something
"Thanks for your help." "Not a problem."
2
used to say that one is not bothered by something
"I'm sorry for interrupting you." "Not a problem."
3
used to say that something can be done
"I would like to pay with my credit card." "Not a problem."

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Defending corners, a source of weakness this season, was not a problem. James Horncastle, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025 If you’ve been disappointed by scrawny servings at other hot chicken restaurants, that is definitely not a problem at Hattie B’s. Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2025 What’s not a problem for most folks can be a mildly bad to ultimately bad problem for those with a peanut allergy. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025 The dining room was fairly busy during our early Saturday night outing, with plenty of folks of all ages steered toward the TVs showing ESPN, yet the volume level was not a problem for conversation. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for not a problem

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“Not a problem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20a%20problem. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.

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