not a problem

phrase

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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“Not a problem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20a%20problem. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.

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