Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
its-nothing
idiomatic expression
its ˈnʌθɪŋ
Definition
A casual expression used to downplay a situation or response, indicating that something is not significant or worthy of concern.
Examples
- “When asked if she needed help, she smiled and said, ‘It’s nothing, really.'”
- “He brushed off the compliment with, ‘Oh, it’s nothing.'”
Meaning
The phrase suggests that the matter at hand is trivial or of little importance.
Synonyms
- no big deal
- not a problem
- it’s all good