Common American Phrases in Everyday Contexts (199 page)

Thank you for inviting me
.
AND
Thank you for inviting us.; Thank you for having me.; Thank you for having us
.
a polite expression said to a host or hostess on departure.
M
ARY
: Goodbye, glad you could come. B
ILL
: I had a great time. Thank you for
inviting me.
J
OHN
: I had a good time. Thank you for inviting me. S
ALLY
: Come back again, John. It was good talking to you.

Thank you for inviting us
.
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Thank you for sharing
.
a sarcastic remark made when someone tells something that is unpleasant, overly personal, disgusting, or otherwise annoying.
Thank you for sharing. I really need to hear about your operation
.
Thank you for sharing, Bob. I hope your parents' divorce goes well.

Thank you so much
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Thank you very much
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AND
Thank you so much
.
a more polite and emphatic way of saying Thank you.
T
OM
: Welcome. Come in. B
OB
: Thank you very much
.
B
ILL
: Here's the book I promised you. S
UE
: Thank you so much.

Thanks (a lot)
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AND
Thank you a lot. 1
.
Thank you, I am grateful.
B
ILL
: Here, take mine. B
OB
: Thanks a lot
.
M
ARY
: Well, here's your pizza. B
ILL
: Thanks
.
2
.
That is not worth much.; That is nothing to be grateful for. (Sarcasm is indicated by the tone of voice used with this expression.)
J
OHN
: I'm afraid that you're going to have to work the night shift. B
OB
: Thanks a lot
.
F
RED
: Here's your share of the money. We had to take out nearly half to make up for the damage you did to the car. B
ILL
: Thanks a lot.

Thanks a million
.
Thank you a lot.
B
ILL
: Oh, thanks a million. You were very helpful. B
OB
: Just glad I could help
.
J
OHN
: Here's your book. J
ANE
: Thanks a million. Sorry I needed it back in such a rush.