Cool MateIt's all good vs Think nothin of it
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
It's all good
InformalTop 3,000 (common)
Think nothin of it
Top 2,000 (common)
Most formal: Think nothin of itMost common: Think nothin of it
| It's all good | Think nothin of it | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ɪts ɔːl ɡʊd//🇺🇸 //ɪts ɔl ɡʊd// | 🇬🇧 //θɪŋk ˈnʌθɪn əv ɪt//🇺🇸 //θɪŋk ˈnʌθɪn əv ɪt// |
| Meaning | Everything is fine or okay. | Don't worry about it; it's not a big deal. |
| Example | After the misunderstanding, she smiled and said, 'It's all good.' | After you helped me carry those boxes, I said, 'Think nothing of it!' |
| Register | Informal | Neutral |
| How common | Top 3,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| Collocations | it's all good, no problem, it's all good, don't worry, it's all good, relax | thank you, appreciate help, no problem, take it easy |
| Common mistakes | Used in formal situations, where 'everything is fine' is more appropriate., Confused with 'it's all bad', which has a negative meaning., Misused when the context isn't casual, leading to misunderstandings. | Using in overly formal situations., Forgetting to say 'think nothing of it', often misremembered as 'don't think anything of it'., Using with a serious tone, which may confuse the listener. |
| Usage notes | Used in casual contexts to reassure someone that there are no problems. Avoid in formal settings. | Used to reassure someone that what they did is not an issue. Common in casual conversations. Avoid in formal settings. |
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Frequently asked questions: It's all good vs Think nothin of it
What's the difference between It's all good and Think nothin of it?
It's all good: Everything is fine or okay. Think nothin of it: Don't worry about it; it's not a big deal.
Which is more formal: It's all good and Think nothin of it?
Think nothin of it is the most formal of these.
Which is more common: It's all good and Think nothin of it?
Think nothin of it is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
It's all good: After the misunderstanding, she smiled and said, 'It's all good.' Think nothin of it: After you helped me carry those boxes, I said, 'Think nothing of it!'
Can I use It's all good and Think nothin of it interchangeably?
Not always. It's all good and Think nothin of it are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.