"not to worry" meaning in English

See not to worry in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Phrase

Etymology: The origin of the phrase is unknown. According to Partridge’s Dictionary of Catch Phrases the idiom dates from the mid-1930s with a surge in 1957–8. Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} not to worry
  1. There is no need for concern; there isn't a serious problem.
    Sense id: en-not_to_worry-en-phrase-MYI~OE9c Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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