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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Others at Davos were saying this was not a problem.
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NPR, 11 Nov. 2025
Just over 7 in 10 of those who said property taxes were a minor problem or not a problem voted for Sherrill.
—Emily Guskin, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2025
But that’s not a problem for him.
—Ben Goggin, NBC news, 25 Oct. 2025
Those favors pile up after a while, but that’s not a problem, because quests in The Outer Worlds 2 are always worth taking.
—Jason Fanelli, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
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NPR, 11 Nov. 2025
Just over 7 in 10 of those who said property taxes were a minor problem or not a problem voted for Sherrill.
—Emily Guskin, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2025
But that’s not a problem for him.
—Ben Goggin, NBC news, 25 Oct. 2025
Those favors pile up after a while, but that’s not a problem, because quests in The Outer Worlds 2 are always worth taking.
—Jason Fanelli, Rolling Stone, 23 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 14 Nov. 2025.
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