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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Her doctor told her not to worry, and Mearns continued with her life until 2020.
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Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 2025
With the Vikings effectively telling McCarthy not to worry about the nuances of the offense and play ball, this week will be a litmus test for the 22-year-old quarterback who has five more starts to prove himself as a starter moving forward.
—Trevor Squire, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
And not to worry—for us moms of ahem, forgetful teens, there is a three-hour auto shut-off on the blanket.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 18 Nov. 2025
Instead, buyers are being told not to worry — that the seller would pay the commission.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 13 Nov. 2025
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Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 2025
With the Vikings effectively telling McCarthy not to worry about the nuances of the offense and play ball, this week will be a litmus test for the 22-year-old quarterback who has five more starts to prove himself as a starter moving forward.
—Trevor Squire, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
And not to worry—for us moms of ahem, forgetful teens, there is a three-hour auto shut-off on the blanket.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 18 Nov. 2025
Instead, buyers are being told not to worry — that the seller would pay the commission.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 13 Nov. 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 21 Dec. 2025.
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