think nothing of

phrase

1. 1

   어떤 일이나 상황을 중요하지 않거나 걱정할 필요 없는 것으로 여기다B2

   to regard something as unimportant, ordinary, or not worth worrying about

   • She thought nothing of the criticism and continued with her work.

     그녀는 그 비판을 대수롭지 않게 여기고 계속 일했다.

   • He thinks nothing of small delays, but I find them very frustrating.

     그는 작은 지연을 대수롭지 않게 여기지만, 나는 그것들이 매우 답답하다.

   유의어take lightly, make light of

   반의어take seriously, make much of

2. 2

   남들이 어렵거나 특별하다고 여길 행동을 거리낌 없이 하다B2

   to be willing to do something difficult, surprising, or inconvenient without considering it a problem

   • My grandfather thought nothing of walking ten miles to visit a friend.

     우리 할아버지는 친구를 만나러 10마일을 걷는 것을 전혀 대수롭지 않게 여기셨다.

   • She thinks nothing of working late when a project is important.

     그녀는 중요한 프로젝트가 있을 때 늦게까지 일하는 것을 전혀 거리끼지 않는다.

   유의어not hesitate to, have no qualms about

   반의어think twice about, be reluctant to

3. 3

   "Think nothing of it" 형태로, 감사나 사과에 대해 괜찮다고 답하는 말B2

   used as "Think nothing of it" to respond politely to thanks or an apology, meaning that no thanks or concern is necessary

   • "Thank you so much for helping me move." "Think nothing of it."

     "이사 도와줘서 정말 고마워." "별말씀을."

   • "I'm sorry I interrupted you." "Think nothing of it; I wasn't busy."

     "방해해서 죄송해요." "괜찮아요. 바쁘지 않았어요."

   유의어don't mention it, no problem

   반의어you owe me one, it was a big deal