no harm done. — used to say that no damage has occurred and everything is fine
Part of speech: INTERJECTION
Definition: used to say that no damage has occurred and everything is fine
Pronunciation (IPA): /noʊ hɑːrm dʌn/
Example Sentences
- I accidentally deleted your presentation file, but I found it in the recycle bin. No harm done!
- My cat knocked over your expensive vase, but it's made of rubber. No harm done!
- The fire alarm went off during the meeting, but it was just a test. No harm done.
no harm done.
INTERJECTION[/noʊ hɑːrm dʌn/]
used to say that no damage has occurred and everything is fine
used to say that no damage has occurred and everything is fine
Though her charm gone, her arm shone with comfort - no harm done
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This phrase emerged in Middle English by the 14th century, combining 'harm' (from Old English hearm, meaning injury or damage) and 'done' (from Old English don, meaning completed or finished). The literal sense of 'no damage completed' evolved into an idiomatic expression meaning no lasting injury or offense has occurred, often used as a reassurance.
Breakdown
no (negation) + harm (Old English hearm, injury/damage) + done (Old English don, completed/finished). The phrase functions as an idiomatic unit where 'no harm' negates damage and 'done' emphasizes finality, creating the sense of 'no injury has been inflicted.'
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I accidentally deleted your presentation file, but I found it in the recycle bin. No harm done!”
“My cat knocked over your expensive vase, but it's made of rubber. No harm done!”
“The fire alarm went off during the meeting, but it was just a test. No harm done.”
“I forgot to water your plants for a week, but they're cacti. No harm done!”
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