thank youˈthank you ●●● S1 interjection 
Margaret handed him the butter. ‘Thank you,’ said Samuel. Thank you very much, Brian.thank you for (doing) something 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. ► Don’t say ‘I thank you’.2used as a polite way of accepting something that someone has offered: ‘Can I give you a lift into town?’ ‘Oh, thank you.’3used when politely answering someone’s question: ‘How was your trip to Paris?’ ‘Very nice, thank you.’4no, thank you used to say politely that you do not want something: ‘Would you like some more coffee?’ ‘No, thank you, I’m fine.’5used 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!
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- "Can I give you a ride home?" "Oh, thank you."
- "How are you feeling today?" "Much better, thank you."
- I can do it myself, thank you!
- And that is enough democracy for a while, thank you.
Longman Language Activatorwhat you say when you thank someone
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.
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."
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."
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!"
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.
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!
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.
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.
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 FROM THE ENTRY Thank you very much, Brian.
Thank you very much, Brian.PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY
1used to tell someone that you are grateful for something they have given you or done for you SYN thanks: - "Would you like some more coffee?'' "No, thank you, I'm fine.''
Margaret handed him the butter. ‘Thank you,’ said Samuel. Thank you very much, Brian.thank you for (doing) something 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. ► Don’t say ‘I thank you’.2used as a polite way of accepting something that someone has offered: ‘Can I give you a lift into town?’ ‘Oh, thank you.’3used when politely answering someone’s question: ‘How was your trip to Paris?’ ‘Very nice, thank you.’4no, thank you used to say politely that you do not want something: ‘Would you like some more coffee?’ ‘No, thank you, I’m fine.’5used 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!