That's okay
Example: If you forgot, that's okay, we can try again.
Definition
"That's okay" is a common expression used to reassure someone that a situation or mistake is acceptable and not a problem. It conveys forgiveness or understanding, often in response to an apology or a minor error, as in 'If you forgot, that's okay, we can try again.'
Etymology
The phrase "that's okay" combines 'that is' contracted to 'that's' with the adjective 'okay,' which originated in the 19th century in American English. 'Okay' itself likely comes from a humorous abbreviation of 'oll korrect,' a playful misspelling of 'all correct.' Together, "that's okay" evolved as a casual and friendly way to express acceptance or reassurance.
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"That's okay" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used expressions.
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