Don’t sweat the small stuff

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Emotional Nuance

Conveys a message of relaxation and not letting small issues cause stress or anxiety.

You misspelled one word in your email; don't sweat the small stuff.

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Colloquial Use

Common in casual conversation, less appropriate in formal or serious contexts.

You're five minutes late to the hangout – don't sweat the small stuff.

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Perspective Encouragement

Encourages looking at the bigger picture rather than getting hung up on trivial details.

The picnic isn't ruined just because it's cloudy. Don't sweat the small stuff.