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thank you

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1. thank you - Noun

2. thank you - Interjection

Meaning

thank you

An expression of gratitude or politeness in response to something done or given. [from c. 1400]
“Thank you!” said the girl after her mom gave her a gift.

thank you (plural thank yous)

Alternative spelling of thank-you.

An expression of gratitude.
I must offer a big thank-you to my agent for getting me this job.

(as a modifier before a noun) That expresses thanks.
a thank-you letter

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thank-you

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The world has become so fake that people thank you for a lie and get offended by the truth. Source: Internet

Throughout the day, try to remember God more often. If you feel bad, turn to Him: "Lord, I feel bad, help me." If you feel good: "Lord, glory to You, thank You for this joy." If you are worried about someone: "Lord, I am worried about him, help him." Whatever happens, turn it into prayer. Ambrose of Optina

I thank you God for this most amazing day, for the leaping greenly spirits of trees, and for the blue dream of sky and for everything which is natural, which is infinite, which is yes. E. E. Cummings

A donkey always says thank you with a kick. Kenyan Proverb

A blind man will not thank you for a looking glass. Romanian Proverb

To take revenge on an enemy, give him an elephant -- first he must thank you for the gift, and then the elephant's appetite will deplete your enemy's resources. Nepal Proverb

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