Today, let’s look at two really common conversational responses – “no big deal” and “no biggie.”We use no big deal or no biggie to mean “it’s not a problem” or “don’t worry about it.” They’re casual, friendly ways to respond when someone apologizes or thanks you.
For example, imagine your friend says: “Sorry I’m a little late.” You could reply: “No big deal.”
Or maybe a coworker says: “Thanks for helping me with that report.” You can say: “No biggie!”
We also use these phrases when something small goes wrong: “Oops, I spilled a little coffee.” “Oh, no big deal.”
No biggie sounds a little more casual and playful, while no big deal is a bit more common for everyday situations.
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