Longman Language Activatorwhat people say when they drink alcohol together►cheers
spoken say this as you raise your glass when you are drinking with someone: · They all clinked glasses and said "Cheers!"
►here's to ...
spoken say this when you want other people to drink with you to wish someone happiness or success: · Here's to Clare and Malcolm! May they have a long and happy marriage!
what you say when you thank someone►thank you
say this when you want to thank someone politely: · "Would you like to come to dinner with us on Sunday?" "Thank you, I'd love to."thank you for: · Thank you for a splendid evening. I really enjoyed myself.· Thank you for letting me stay.thank you very much: · It's lovely. Thank you very much.
►thanks
spoken use this to thank someone for something they have just done or given you: · "Here's your coffee." "Thanks, Mom."thanks for: · Thanks for coming. Hope we see you again next year.thanks to somebody (=used in speeches): · Thanks to everyone for all the cards and flowers. They really cheered me up.thanks a lot/a million: · "Here, let me help you." "Thanks a lot. That's great."
►ta/cheers
British informal spoken say this when you want to thank someone for something they have just done or given you: · "Here's the book you wanted." "Ta."· "I've made you a cup of tea." "Cheers."
►that's very kind of you/good of you
formal spoken say this when someone has generously offered to do something for you: · "Here, you can have my seat." "Thank you, that's very kind of you."· "Would you like me to carry your shopping?" "That's very good of you!"
►I appreciate it
spoken say this when you want to thank someone who has done a lot to help you: · Thanks for helping out on a Sunday - I appreciate it.I really appreciate it: · I couldn't have managed without your support and encouragement. I really appreciate it.
►you shouldn't have
spoken say this when you want to thank someone who has given you something, especially something expensive: · What a beautiful ring! Oh Mike, you shouldn't have!
►you've saved my life
spoken use this to thank someone who has got you out of a difficult situation, or solved a problem for you: · You've saved my life, Jim! Thank goodness you were here.
►I'd like to thank
spoken use this to thank someone in a formal speech: · I would like to thank everyone who helped at the school fair.I'd like to thank somebody for (doing) something: · I'd like to thank Betty and Jim for organizing this wonderful party.
►many thanks
use this to thank someone, especially when writing a letter: · We received the pictures on Wednesday. Many thanks.many thanks for: · Many thanks for your letter of the other day.
Collocations
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES►an audience cheers
· The audience cheered loudly when he came on stage.
►a crowd cheers
(=shouts to show praise, support etc)· The crowd cheered as the team came onto the pitch.
1used when you lift a glass of alcohol before you drink it, in order to say that you hope the people you are drinking with will be happy and have good health2 British English informal thank you3 British English informal goodbye