Etymology Journal · D
Don't worry about a thing
Meaning
- A highly comforting promise that the speaker will take care of the situation, relieving the listener of their burden. It is the verbal equivalent of a warm hug.
Affectionate, reassuring
Used in a sentence
- I will handle the catering for the party, so don't worry about a thing.
- You just rest your feet and don't worry about a thing while I fix dinner.
- I've got the kids covered this weekend, so don't worry about a thing.
The backstory
This phrase is standard idiomatic English with deep roots in informal community support. It essentially functions as an assurance of reliability and care.
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