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nothing to worry about

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Definition of nothing to worry about

1 : no problems or reason to show fear and concern
  • You have nothing to worry about. Everything is going just fine.
2 —used to say that something is not serious
  • The nurse said her condition was nothing to worry about.

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nothing play

  1. : not any thing : no thing

  2. : no part

  3. : one of no interest, value, or consequence

  1. : not at all : in no degree

  1. : something that does not exist

  2. : the absence of all magnitude or quantity

  3. : nothingness, nonexistence

  1. : of no account : worthless

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worry play

  1. : choke, strangle

  2. : to harass by tearing, biting, or snapping especially at the throat

  3. : to shake or pull at with the teeth

  1. : mental distress or agitation resulting from concern usually for something impending or anticipated : anxiety

  2. : an instance or occurrence of such distress or agitation

  3. : a cause of worry : trouble, difficulty

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