Honestly, it's fine
Informal Depends on context
What it really means
Adding "honestly" or repeating "it's fine" can mean it truly is fine — or that the person wants to close the subject even though they are still upset. Also used to politely refuse offers of help or payment.
Chinese explanation
加上 honestly 或反复说"没事"，可能是真的没事，也可能是虽然还介意但想结束话题。婉拒别人帮忙或赔偿时也常用。
Example conversation
A: Let me pay for the dry cleaning at least.
B: Honestly, it's fine. These things happen.
A：至少让我付个干洗费吧。
B：真的没事，这种事难免的。
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