ˈthank you BrE AmE interjection
1 . used to tell someone that you are grateful for something they have given you or done for you SYN thanks :
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.
► Do not say ‘I thank you’.
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!