thank you

'thank you

interjection

1.) used to tell someone that you are grateful for something they have given you or done for you

= ↑thanks

▪ Margaret handed him the butter. 'Thank you,' said Samuel.

▪ Thank you very much , Brian.

thank you for (doing) sth

▪ It's good to see you, Mr. Mathias. Thank you for coming.

▪ Dear Grandma, thank you for the lovely shirt you sent me for Christmas.

2.) used as a polite way of accepting something that someone has offered

▪ 'Can I give you a lift into town?' 'Oh, thank you.'

3.) used when politely answering someone's question

▪ 'How was your trip to Paris?' 'Very nice, thank you.'

4.) no, thank you

used to say politely that you do not want something

▪ 'Would you like some more coffee?' 'No, thank you, I'm fine.'

5.) used at the end of a sentence when telling someone firmly that you do not want their help or advice and are slightly annoyed by it

▪ I can manage quite well on my own, thank you!

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GRAMMAR

You can use the following expressions to thank someone:

thank you (NOT 'I thank you') : 'Call me if you need anything.' 'Thank you, I will.'

thank you for something : Thank you for the lovely card.

thank you for doing something : Thank you for letting me know (NOT for let me know/that you let me know).

In more informal English, use thanks in the same way : Thanks for the suggestion. | Thanks for helping out.

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