No worries

Informal Polite

What it really means

Means "it's fine", "no problem" or "you're welcome". Used to reply to thanks, apologies or requests. "No bother" and "not a problem" mean the same.

Chinese explanation
意思是"没事、没问题、不客气"。用来回应感谢、道歉或请求。no bother 和 not a problem 是同义说法。

Example conversation

A: Sorry I'm late, the bus took forever. B: No worries, we've only just sat down.
A:抱歉我迟到了,公交慢得要命。 B:没事,我们也刚坐下。

What you could say back

“Cheers.”

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