thank you

thank you
`thank ,you interjection ***
1. ) used for telling someone you are grateful for something they have said or done:
That's a nice jacket. Thank you.
thank you for (doing) something: Thank you for your kind words.
Thank you for coming here today.
2. ) used for politely accepting something that is offered to you:
Would you like a cup of coffee? Oh, thank you, that would be great.
a ) used with no for politely refusing something that is offered to you:
Another glass of wine? No, thank you.
b ) used at the end of a sentence for telling someone firmly that you do not want something:
I can lift this on my own, thank you.

Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.

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