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don't sweat it

idiom
Meaning

Do not worry about it.


Examples
SIMPLE

You missed the bus, but don't sweat it.

CONTEXTUAL

I know you are worried about the mistake, but don't sweat it because we can fix it easily.

COMPLEX

Although the unexpected delay threatened to derail our entire schedule, he calmly insisted that we don't sweat it and focus on the next phase.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

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    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

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    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

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    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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