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prob·lem P0574800 (prŏb′ləm)n.1. A question to be considered, solved, or answered: math problems.2. a. A situation, matter, or person that is hard to deal with or understand: was having problems breathing; considered the main problem to be his boss. See Usage Note at dilemma.b. A personal matter that causes one difficulty or needs to be dealt with: felt her tyrannical boss had deep-seated problems.3. A misgiving, objection, or complaint: I have a problem with his cynicism.adj.1. Difficult to deal with or control: a problem child.2. Dealing with a moral or social problem: a problem play.Idiom: no problem1. Used to express confirmation of or compliance with a request.2. Used to acknowledge an expression of gratitude. [Middle English probleme, from Old French, from Latin problēma, problēmat-, from Greek, from proballein, to throw before, put forward : pro-, before; see pro-2 + ballein, blē-, to throw; see gwelə- in Indo-European roots.]TranslationsNo problem EN-UKEN-GB-P0001050 EN-USEN-US-P0001050 | ES-ESES-ES-P0001050 PT-PTPT-PT-P0001050 → 没问题 ZH-CNZH-CN-P0001050 |
no problem
no problem1. noun Not something difficult to handle or deal with; not a problem or difficulty. The repair should be no problem—just replace the belt and that's it. Picking you up was no problem. Don't even mention it.2. expression That is not a problem; don't worry about it. A: "It looks like the file was deleted when the computer crashed." B: "No problem, there should be a backup copy."3. expression I would be happy to. A: "Would you mind emptying the dishwasher for me?" B: "Sure, no problem."See also: no, problem(that causes) no problemThat will not cause a problem for me or anyone else. (No problem is informal.) Mary: Do you mind waiting for just a little while? Bob: No problem. Sue: Does this block your light? Can you still read? Jane: That causes no problem.See also: no, problemno problem1. Also, no sweat; not to worry. There's no difficulty about this, don't concern yourself. For example, Of course I can change your tire-no problem, or You want more small change? no sweat, or We'll be there in plenty of time, not to worry. The first of these colloquial terms dates from about 1960 and the second from about 1950. The third, originating in Britain in the 1930s and using not to with the sense of "don't," crossed the Atlantic in the 1970s. 2. You're welcome, as in Thanks for the ride, Dad.-No problem. [Late 1900s] See also: no, problemno problem used to express agreement or acquiescence.See also: no, problemno ˈproblem (spoken, informal) 1 (also not a ˈproblem) used for saying that you can do something or are happy to do something for somebody: ‘Can you be here at 7.30 tomorrow morning?’ ‘No problem.’ 2 used after somebody has thanked you or said they are sorry for something: ‘Thanks for the ride.’ ‘No problem.’See also: no, problemNo problem1. and No prob and NP phr. All is well.; There is no problem, so don’t worry or fret. (Often said after someone else says I’m sorry.) No problem. I can do it easily. A: Gee! I’m sorry! B: No prob. 2. phr. you are welcome. (Sometimes said after someone else says thank you.) A: Thanks a lot. B: No problem. See also: no, problem no problem1. Used to express confirmation of or compliance with a request.2. Used to acknowledge an expression of gratitude.See also: no, problemno problemThat’s fine; you’re welcome; I’d be glad to help. This conventional reply expressing acquiescence and other positive feelings originated in America in the mid-twentieth century. It also has taken hold in numerous parts of the non-English-speaking world; the author has heard it in France, Austria, Yugoslavia, and Singapore from individuals who otherwise knew almost no English (other than “okay”). Others report having heard it in Russia, where it is often used ironically, Kenya, and China. In Australia, however, it alternates with no worries (probably from the 1930s British locution, not to worry). The journal American Speech recorded “no problem” in 1963 as an equivalent of no sweat. The OED’s citations include Martin Amis’s Rachel Papers (1973): “He . . . gave it back to me, saying ‘No problem’ again through his nose.” It has quickly become as ubiquitous and as divorced from the words’ original meaning (i.e., “there is no difficulty”) as have a nice day and take care. Indeed, Pico Iyer pointed out that today “ ‘No problem’ . . . in every language means that your problems are just beginning” (Time, July 2, 1990).See also: no, problemEncyclopediaSeeproblemSee NOP
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