don't sweat the small stuff
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Meaning · English
One should not give in to petty problems; one should not worry about insignificant matters.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “don't sweat the small stuff” mean?
One should not give in to petty problems; one should not worry about insignificant matters.
Is “don't sweat the small stuff” formal or informal?
don't sweat the small stuff is generally informal.