How to say “no problem” like a native speaker
A casual way to accept a request or reassure someone after thanks or an apology. Inside a sentence it can also mean that something causes no difficulty, as in “money was no problem”.
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Hear “no problem” in real speech
Clip 1 · Simon Sinek
How Great Leaders Inspire Action | Simon Sinek | TED · 8:56
About this video
Simon Sinek explores why some leaders and organisations inspire people to act. He introduces examples involving Apple and Martin Luther King and compares the resources available to people pursuing ambitious ideas.
In context
Samuel Pierpont Langley was given 50,000 dollars by the War Department to figure out this flying machine.Money was no problem.
He held a seat at Harvard and worked at the Smithsonian and was extremely well-connected; he knew all the big minds of the day.
Clip 2 · Twominute English
Asking Questions in English · 6:30
About this video
Speakers in this Twominute English lesson explain questions beginning with “do”, “does” and “did”. The video combines grammar discussion with everyday dialogues, including a customer asking to close an account.
In context
Good morning, Claire. Could you help me with the new copy machine?Sure, no problem. What do you need?
There are so many places to put the paper; I never know where it goes…
Clip 3 · Kelly McGonigal
How to Make Stress Your Friend | Kelly McGonigal | TED · 5:36
About this video
Kelly McGonigal asks the audience about stress and discusses how people interpret their stress responses. She explains why she wants listeners to reconsider what a pounding heart and other signs of stress mean.
In context
That pounding heart is preparing you for action.If you're breathing faster, it's no problem.
It's getting more oxygen to your brain.
When to use “no problem”
- Accepting a request: “Could you send that again?” “No problem.”
- Reassuring someone about a small delay: “Sorry to keep you waiting.” “No problem.”
Common learner mistake
The usual short reply is singular: “No problem”, not “No problems”.
Possible connected-speech patterns in “no problem”
“Problem” stresses its first syllable. Keep the second syllable light and do not add a vowel after its final M.
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