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Region: General | Usage example: Fixing that issue was no sweat.

No sweat

Meaning

Easy to accomplish.

Usage

Used when describing simple tasks.

Origin & History

Origins and dates here are approximate summaries. Many idioms have disputed or unknown origins, and not every date has been checked against a historical dictionary, so treat specific dates and stories as a starting point rather than a citation.

Physical metaphor referencing no perspiration needed.

Used in casual speech for decades.