not to worry
idiom
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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And not to worry Beyhive and Swifties, the race for most-ever VMAs wins continues between Beyoncé and Taylor Swift, who are both nominated for Artist of the Year.
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EW.com, 5 Aug. 2025
But instead of firing Marino, Butler told Platt not to worry about it—an odd reaction, especially for someone hoping to make bank from a reality series.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 22 July 2025
But her doctor told her not to worry — her father was a heavy smoker, and Ms. Chen had never smoked.
—Nina Agrawal, New York Times, 22 July 2025
Sorry, never trust a man who says not to worry about it.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 July 2025
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EW.com, 5 Aug. 2025
But instead of firing Marino, Butler told Platt not to worry about it—an odd reaction, especially for someone hoping to make bank from a reality series.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 22 July 2025
But her doctor told her not to worry — her father was a heavy smoker, and Ms. Chen had never smoked.
—Nina Agrawal, New York Times, 22 July 2025
Sorry, never trust a man who says not to worry about it.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for not to worry
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“Not to worry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20to%20worry. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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