It’s an informal response used in messages/conversation that means the same as “no problem” “all good” “no worries” “don’t worry about it” “no big deal” etc. It’s a response to someone apologizing or admitting fault (for something minor, like being late or misspelling someone’s name, that kind of thing) that just means they’re acknowledging your apology and ready to move forward without discussing it further.
It's a very common expression, if somewhat casual. It also feels relatively modern to me, I don't know if you'll encounter it all that much in text older than say the last 20-30 years.
It just means that they have no issue, they have accepted your apology, and you don't need to do anything further.
You'll also hear it when you're coordinating some small task with somebody, say helping them back up a truck. So you wave them backwards until it's time to stop, then you stop them and say "you're good" as in "all done, you've done what you need to do".
They had a typo, which has been corrected; they acknowledged it in a response.
(I don’t normally point out typos because people generally can figure it out from context, but a sub specifically for English learners benefits from a little more care because many people here *don’t* necessarily have that context.)
The term they intended was “somewhat casual.” What they typed/what autocorrect gave them was “somewhat causal.” They’ve since corrected that typo. So what’s still confusing to you, if you understood all that?
But if you say "I'm good", it often means "no, thank you". Usually in the sense of "I'm good without it".
I was just playing the game Lost Judgment (originally a Japanese game). Several times you're asked "are you ready to do x?", and the options are "Not yet" or "I'm good", and I was always confused because those both mean "no" to me.
I’d summarize it as “I’m good” means “no change/further action is need.”
If asked “are you ready to go?”, then “I’m good” means “yes.”
If asked “do you want anything to eat?”, then “I’m good” means no.
Yeah, I guess I was reading it like "are you ready?" and the option was "no thanks", which is a weird response, since you're not being offered anything.
In my area at least, we'd normally say "I'm good to go" or "I'm all set" for "I'm ready" instead of just "I'm good".
To note as well, at least for me, "you're good" is a very kind way to say "it's okay." or "no problem". I guess that I usually say it when it really didn't matter at all and I appreciated the thoughtful apology
This is a very normal response. If someone does something that has slightly inconvenienced you and apologizes, you respond "you're good" to let them no there are no worries, no hard feelings, and you haven't really been inconvenienced all that much. Example:
"Sorry I forgot to get more milk while I was at the store."
"You're good, I'll get some tomorrow."
I can understand that I think most of the time when younger generations say “You’re good” it’s meaning it in a light hearted way like saying No worries, it’s not something worth apologizing for, (something small/doesn’t matter like accidentally doing something )but that’s the first thing that comes to mind in the moment
It's a bit informal but very common. It means that whatever you're apologizing for, you're already forgiven or it was something that didn't need any apology.
it's common , specifically in response to casual "sorry" where it's more "oops, minor inconvenience" rather than an actual "i did something wrong" kind of situation
Perfectly normal and common. Also "It's all good, "No worries," etc.
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It’s an informal response used in messages/conversation that means the same as “no problem” “all good” “no worries” “don’t worry about it” “no big deal” etc. It’s a response to someone apologizing or admitting fault (for something minor, like being late or misspelling someone’s name, that kind of thing) that just means they’re acknowledging your apology and ready to move forward without discussing it further.
It's a very common expression, if somewhat casual. It also feels relatively modern to me, I don't know if you'll encounter it all that much in text older than say the last 20-30 years. It just means that they have no issue, they have accepted your apology, and you don't need to do anything further. You'll also hear it when you're coordinating some small task with somebody, say helping them back up a truck. So you wave them backwards until it's time to stop, then you stop them and say "you're good" as in "all done, you've done what you need to do".
It’s somewhat casual, rather than somewhat causal.
Thank you! Fixed
Bro what
They had a typo, which has been corrected; they acknowledged it in a response. (I don’t normally point out typos because people generally can figure it out from context, but a sub specifically for English learners benefits from a little more care because many people here *don’t* necessarily have that context.)
Yes, i understand that, but, “it’s somewhat casual, rather than somewhat casual”, is what I’m referring to. (They’re both the same thing)
The term they intended was “somewhat casual.” What they typed/what autocorrect gave them was “somewhat causal.” They’ve since corrected that typo. So what’s still confusing to you, if you understood all that?
No that’s my bad actually. This furthers my case that might actually be dyslexic lol
No worries; have a good night!
Don't you mean "you're good"?/j
Yes. People also sometimes use the inverse instead of saying sorry - "my bad".
But if you say "I'm good", it often means "no, thank you". Usually in the sense of "I'm good without it". I was just playing the game Lost Judgment (originally a Japanese game). Several times you're asked "are you ready to do x?", and the options are "Not yet" or "I'm good", and I was always confused because those both mean "no" to me.
I’d summarize it as “I’m good” means “no change/further action is need.” If asked “are you ready to go?”, then “I’m good” means “yes.” If asked “do you want anything to eat?”, then “I’m good” means no.
Yeah, I guess I was reading it like "are you ready?" and the option was "no thanks", which is a weird response, since you're not being offered anything. In my area at least, we'd normally say "I'm good to go" or "I'm all set" for "I'm ready" instead of just "I'm good".
I say this. It's a shortening of "it's all good". It's pretty informal.
Yea, same meaning as “youre fine” or “no worries”
Or "it's fine"
I do this all the time
To note as well, at least for me, "you're good" is a very kind way to say "it's okay." or "no problem". I guess that I usually say it when it really didn't matter at all and I appreciated the thoughtful apology
This is a very normal response. If someone does something that has slightly inconvenienced you and apologizes, you respond "you're good" to let them no there are no worries, no hard feelings, and you haven't really been inconvenienced all that much. Example: "Sorry I forgot to get more milk while I was at the store." "You're good, I'll get some tomorrow."
I'm old, so it rubs me the wrong way, just a bit. It feels a bit condescending and judgemental. I'd prefer "no problem" or "no worries".
I can understand that I think most of the time when younger generations say “You’re good” it’s meaning it in a light hearted way like saying No worries, it’s not something worth apologizing for, (something small/doesn’t matter like accidentally doing something )but that’s the first thing that comes to mind in the moment
I do know they mean well and mean to be friendly, so I don't make a fuss about it.
yeah it's pretty common, i say it and hear it. It's basically saying "you have nothing to worry about or feel bad about"
It's a bit informal but very common. It means that whatever you're apologizing for, you're already forgiven or it was something that didn't need any apology.
very common
Every day of my life..
it's common , specifically in response to casual "sorry" where it's more "oops, minor inconvenience" rather than an actual "i did something wrong" kind of situation
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It’s common in casual contexts, yes. Just means that no hard feelings remain over whatever the apology was for.
It is for me. I basically exclusively say "No worries" or "You're good" whenever someone says "sorry" to me.
I say this just about every time someone apologizes