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it's nothing vs that's ok

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'It's nothing' is typically used to downplay a situation or to respond to someone thanking you. On the other hand, 'That's ok' is used to reassure someone that a mistake or inconvenience is forgiven or not a problem.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 1094 views

it's nothing

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to downplay a situation or respond to someone thanking you.

You can use 'it's nothing' when you want to minimize the importance of something or to respond casually when someone thanks you for a small favor.

Examples:

A: 'Thank you for helping me.' B: 'It's nothing, I'm happy to help.'
When she spilled her drink, he said, 'It's nothing, accidents happen.'

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I mean, it's nothing earth-shattering.
Captain, perhaps it's nothing.
Forget it, it's nothing.
Take it easy, it's nothing.
According to surveillance it's nothing.
Believe me, it's nothing to envy.
Yes, it's nothing much.
Mr. Ambassador, it's nothing.
I'm fine, it's nothing.
I'm sure it's nothing serious.
Why have you grown sad? -it's nothing.
No, it's nothing. just...
I'm sure it's nothing.
Sorry, no, it's nothing.
We go about together but it's nothing serious.
Well I assure you it's nothing underhand.
Seung Jo... it's nothing much, really.
Sweetie, I'm sure it's nothing.
Actually compared to anything, it's nothing.
I'm sure it's nothing important, Adam.

Alternatives:

No problem
Don't mention it
It was nothing
You're welcome
No worries

that's ok

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to reassure someone that a mistake or inconvenience is forgiven or not a problem.

You can use 'that's ok' to let someone know that you are not upset or bothered by a mistake or inconvenience.

Examples:

A: 'I'm sorry I'm late.' B: 'That's ok, don't worry about it.'
When he accidentally bumped into her, she said, 'That's ok, no harm done.'

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That's OK, it's already forgotten.
Some noise goes out back but that's OK.
That's OK but your daughter wasn't able to reach you.
That's OK, I'll wait out here and have a smoke.
That's OK. Danger's my birthright.
That's OK, I worked it out.
That's OK, just take her some place nice...
But that's OK because by disappeared you mean got away.
But that's OK, everyone's hopeless.
If not, that's OK too.
Am I supposed to say, That's OK, I don't mind.
That's OK. I don't need much money.
That's OK. I'll save some for her.
A little less enthusiastic than I expected, but that's OK, Dear.
We've had our ups and downs, but that's OK, and this old house has got more than enough spare bedrooms.
You want to live, and that's OK.
That's OK, we'll take it with us.
That's OK, honey, keep going.
That's OK I prefer girls to men anyway.
If you need to go home and see a doctor or talk to someone, that's OK.

Alternatives:

No worries
No problem
It's fine
Don't worry about it
No big deal

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