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It's not the end of the world

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26 November 2025

It's not the end of the world

We use this expression to say that something is not too serious or negative. It's commonly used to reassure someone when something has gone wrong.

Written: Yes

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

Oh no! We've missed the train.

Don't worry - it's not the end of the world. There's another one in an hour.

Example 2

Damn! I forgot it was Selena's birthday today.

Don't worry. It's not the end of the world. You can give her a card tomorrow.

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