don't give it another thought. — a polite way to tell someone not to worry about something or that an apology is not necessary
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a polite way to tell someone not to worry about something or that an apology is not necessary
Pronunciation (IPA): /doʊnt ɡɪv ɪt əˈnʌðər θɔːt/
Example Sentences
- I'm so sorry I broke your favorite mug! - Don't give it another thought, I have ten more just like it.
- Thank you for covering my shift yesterday. - Don't give it another thought, we're a team!
- I feel terrible about eating the last piece of pizza. - Don't give it another thought, I was saving room for dessert anyway!
don't give it another thought.
NOUN[/doʊnt ɡɪv ɪt əˈnʌðər θɔːt/]
a polite way to tell someone not to worry about something or that an apology is not necessary
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This idiom developed in Old English from the word 'thought' (Old English þōht), the past tense and past participle of 'think'. The phrase literally means 'do not give it another thought' and evolved as a polite, dismissive expression to reassure someone not to worry further about a matter.
Breakdown
don't (do not) + give (bestow) + it (the matter) + another (one more) + thought (from Old English þōht, meaning 'the product of thinking'). The phrase combines these elements to express 'cease mental preoccupation with this matter.'
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I'm so sorry I broke your favorite mug! - Don't give it another thought, I have ten more just like it.”
“Thank you for covering my shift yesterday. - Don't give it another thought, we're a team!”
“I feel terrible about eating the last piece of pizza. - Don't give it another thought, I was saving room for dessert anyway!”
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