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No worries

/nəʊ ˈwʌɹiz/ · say it: “noh WUH-reez”

A relaxed way to say "You're welcome", "That's fine" or "Don't worry about it".

Aussie vs standard

🇦🇺 How Aussies say it"No worries" — often said lightly and quickly, as a reply to thanks or an apology.
🌍 Textbook version"You're welcome" or "It's no problem" — more formal and less casual.

Common mistake

Saying it slowly and stressing both words equally sounds stiff. Put the stress on WOR and let the rest fall away.

Try this: Think of it as two beats: noh-WUR-ries, with a soft ending.

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