don't mention it

phrase

used to answer someone who has expressed thanks
"Thanks for your help." "Oh, don't mention it. I was happy to do it."

Word History

First Known Use

1777, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of don't mention it was in 1777

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“Don't mention it.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/don%27t%20mention%20it. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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