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don't sweat it

idiom

Do not worry about it.


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Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    and I don't mean maybe

    Indicating that one is serious and not joking about a matter.

  2. 02

    blood, sweat and tears

    A person's determination and hard work.

  3. 03

    break a sweat

    To put effort into something.

  4. 04

    don't call me sir, I work for a living

    Used by senior enlisted military personnel to indicate that they are not commissioned officers.

  5. 05

    don't call us, we'll call you

    A stereotypical statement from a hiring organization to a potential candidate, suggesting that the candidate will not be hired.

  6. 06

    don't drop the soap

    Used as a mockery to someone who is about to be or should be confined in prison.

  7. 07

    don't get someone started

    Used to attempt to avoid or abbreviate a discussion that speaker or hearer may wish to avoid.

  8. 08

    don't give up your day job

    Somewhat sarcastic but usually good-natured advice used to criticise a person's degree of talent (especially in music or other performing arts), implying that they are unlikely to be successful.

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