think nothing of it

FORMAL
This page is about the conversational phrase think nothing of it

Meaning

You can say this after someone has thanked you for doing something for them.

For example

  • "Thank you for everything you've done."
    " Think nothing of it. It was the least I could do."

  • "Thank you, Bob. It was so good of you to let us stay."
    "Think nothing of it, Alice. It was a pleasure having you here."

Quick Quiz

Who would say "Think nothing of it"?

a. a person who's been helped

b. a person who's helped someone

c. a person who doesn't need any help
a) a person who's been helped b) a person who's helped someone c) a person who doesn't need any help

Contributor: Matt Errey