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Collocation

say thank you

verb + fixed phrase verb + fixed phrase

to express gratitude to someone for something they did or gave

say thank you: to express gratitude to someone for something they did or gave

Definition

'say thank you' is a common English collocation. to express gratitude to someone for something they did or gave

say + thank you

“Don’t forget to say thank you for the gift.”

Examples

  • Always say thank you when someone holds the door for you.
  • I wanted to say thank you for your help today.
  • She turned around to say thank you to the driver.
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  • Please say thank you to your grandparents for the card.
  • He forgot to say thank you after the interview, so he sent an email later.
  • We should say thank you for their hospitality before we leave.
  • The team gathered to say thank you to the volunteers.
  • I just called to say thank you and let you know I arrived safely.
  • They made a short video to say thank you to everyone who donated.