not a problem

idiom
UK: /ˌnɒt ə ˈprɒbləm/
US: /ˌnɑːt ə ˈprɑːbləm/

  1. A polite way of saying 'you're welcome' or 'don't mention it' after someone thanks you.

    1. Thanks for your help! - Not a problem! [ ] [ ]
    2. "Thanks for the ride!" "Oh, not a problem, I was heading that way anyway". [ ] [ ]

  2. An expression indicating that something is easily done or causes no difficulty.

    1. Can you give me a ride to school? - Not a problem. [ ] [ ]
    2. Moving that table isn't a problem; it's not a problem because I've done it many times before. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

sure thing no problem my pleasure no worries you're welcome
not a problem interjection

  1. Indicates agreement or acceptance; signifies that there is no issue or objection.

    1. Can you finish this today? Not a problem. [ ] [ ]
    2. "Do you mind if I open the window?" "Not a problem, go right ahead, I actually feel a bit warm." [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "not a problem" in English means: A polite way of saying 'you're welcome' or 'don't mention it' after someone thanks you., An expression indicating that something is easily done or causes no difficulty..

The phonetic transcription of "not a problem" is /ˌnɒt ə ˈprɒbləm/ in British English and /ˌnɑːt ə ˈprɑːbləm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "not a problem": sure thing, no problem, my pleasure, no worries, you're welcome.

Example usage of "not a problem": "Thanks for your help! - Not a problem!". More examples on the page.