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In reply to the discussion: Formerly hip expressions you're tired of hearing [View all]nuxvomica
(13,018 posts)16. "No worries"
I first heard it Ireland in 2014 and every server or barista or hotel employee under the age of 30 used it, and it seemed quaint. Then I started hearing it over here, again, people in their twenties, as if the phrase "Don't worry about it" never existed. I used it myself recently in a text message and I felt like a sellout. Now I want to use it, but ironically.
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That always struck me as jarringly juvenile when uttered by adults. . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Yesterday
#27
Oh! My sister broke me of the "you know" habit in my early 20's, luckily!
electric_blue68
Thursday
#20
The shortcut phrase "go with" or "come with..." Why is it "cool" to leave off the object
hlthe2b
Thursday
#9
I think it was first popular in Australia in 1990s. Different from "Don't worry", but it is the same as "No problem"
Bernardo de La Paz
Yesterday
#28
Now that you mention it, you are right. Amazing how much influence that little pocket had. . . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
9 hrs ago
#58
Vocal rise: it communicates neediness for affirmation. Vocal fry: misplaced seduction voicing
Bernardo de La Paz
Yesterday
#30