Meaning
Dismissing something as unimportant or minor.
Cultural Background
In North India, this is often accompanied by a dismissive wave of the hand to emphasize the lack of importance. In professional settings, it is used to keep team morale high during minor project setbacks. Older generations might use this to teach children resilience, showing that small failures are part of life.
Tone matters
Say it with a smile to sound reassuring, not dismissive.
Meaning
Dismissing something as unimportant or minor.
Tone matters
Say it with a smile to sound reassuring, not dismissive.
Test Yourself
Which phrase is used to reassure someone?
Someone says: 'I'm so sorry I broke your pen!' You say: ____
This is the standard way to dismiss a minor mistake.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesSomeone says: 'I'm so sorry I broke your pen!' You say: ____
This is the standard way to dismiss a minor mistake.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsOnly if you are downplaying a minor mistake you made, but be careful not to sound unprofessional.
Related Phrases
कोई बात नहीं
synonymNo problem/Never mind
चिंता की कोई बात नहीं
builds onThere is nothing to worry about
