Don't worry about it
Informal Depends on context
What it really means
Usually a genuine, friendly way to accept an apology or brush off a small favour. But said sharply after a real problem, it can mean "I am still annoyed but I am ending this conversation". Tone is everything.
Chinese explanation
通常是真诚友好地接受道歉或表示小忙不足挂齿。但如果在真出了问题后语气生硬地说，可能表示"我还在生气，但不想继续谈了"。全看语气。
Example conversation
A: I'm sorry I broke your mug — I'll buy you a new one.
B: Honestly, don't worry about it. It was from the pound shop.
A：对不起，我把你的杯子打碎了——我赔你一个新的。
B：真的别放在心上，那是一镑店买的。
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