Meaning & use
no biggies
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“no biggies” is a form of “no biggie”. See that entry for the full set of meanings.
Meaning
phrasefixed phraseinformal
Used to say that several things are not serious or troublesome; a casual way to reply to multiple thanks or apologies.
Grammar: Fixed expression; often used as a complete response on its own. The singular form is 'no biggie'.
Patterns
- no biggies
- say no biggies
Thanks for covering for me last week and again today — no biggies!
When she apologized for the late replies, he just smiled and said, 'No biggies.'
You forgot the keys? No biggies, I have a spare.
Common combinations
- no biggies
- No biggies, I can help you with both.
- say no biggies
- He said no biggies and moved on.
- just no biggies
- It's just no biggies, really.
Synonyms and how they differ
- no problem
- More neutral and widely acceptable; works in both casual and slightly formal situations.
- it's nothing
- Focuses on the smallness of the matter, but can sound dismissive if overused.
Word family
- no biggie phrase
- Singular form, used for one thing that is not serious.
Commonly confused: no biggies or no big deal?
no biggies vs no big deal
Similar meaning but not marked as informal and can be used in more contexts; it is also singular.
Practice
Choose the best response: 'Sorry I'm late again, and I forgot your book too.' — '________'
Choose one answer.
Because two things are mentioned (being late and forgetting the book), the plural 'no biggies' fits. 'No biggie' is singular and would refer to only one issue; 'no bigs' is not a standard expression.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “no biggies”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.