not a problem
idiom
informal
1
—used to say that one is happy to do something
"Thanks for your help." "Not a problem."
2
—used to say that one is not bothered by something
"I'm sorry for interrupting you." "Not a problem."
3
—used to say that something can be done
"I would like to pay with my credit card." "Not a problem."
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Trump wants Powell to dramatically slash the Fed’s benchmark interest rate under the belief that inflation is not a problem, but Powell wants to see how Trump’s tariffs impact the economy before making any rate cuts that could potentially cause inflation to accelerate.
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Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 24 July 2025
This was not a problem at Great Meadow, whose denizens were older and far more experienced.
—Brooke Allen, New Yorker, 12 July 2025
The new rules were not a problem last week at the first meeting where the rules were enforced, as few people signed up to speak − seven to be exact.
—Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
Meanwhile, vendors offer better terms, and regulators view the firm as a partner, not a problem.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 24 July 2025
This was not a problem at Great Meadow, whose denizens were older and far more experienced.
—Brooke Allen, New Yorker, 12 July 2025
The new rules were not a problem last week at the first meeting where the rules were enforced, as few people signed up to speak − seven to be exact.
—Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
Meanwhile, vendors offer better terms, and regulators view the firm as a partner, not a problem.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for not a problem
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“Not a problem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20a%20problem. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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