inviting

thank you for inviting me

A polite expression of gratitude said to someone after leaving a social event to which they had invited the speaker. ("Us" can be used instead of "me" if speaking on behalf of two or more people.) A: "I'm so glad you were able to make it to the party, John!" B: "Me too, I had a wonderful time. Thank you for inviting me!" That was such a fun double date. Thank you guys for inviting us!
See also: inviting, thank

thanks for inviting me

A polite expression of gratitude said to someone after leaving a social event to which they had invited the speaker. ("Us" can be used instead of "me" if speaking on behalf of two or more people.) A: "I'm so glad you were able to make it to the party, John!" B: "Me too, I had a wonderful time. Thanks for inviting me!" That was such a fun double date. Thanks guys for inviting us!
See also: inviting, thanks
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

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. Mary: Good-bye, glad you could come. Bill: I had a great time. Thank you for inviting me. John: I had a good time. Thank you for inviting me. Sally: Come back again, John. It was good talking to you.
See also: inviting, thank
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • thank you for having me
  • thank you for inviting me
  • thanks for inviting me
  • I had a lovely time
  • I/we had a lovely time
  • I've had a lovely time
  • thanks kindly
  • thank you kindly
  • thanks for a (some kind of) time
  • thank you for a (some kind of) time
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If anyone had asked, they would have discovered that my reasons for working for Allard and inviting him to present the award were complex and meaningful.
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ISLAMABAD -- Islamabad High Court (IHC) has reserved judgment on the maintainability of petition filed against inviting British General as special guest in passing out parade at PMA Kakul .
IHC reserves judgment on maintainability of petition filed against inviting British general
Washington, August 1 ( ANI ): Google after inviting more than 6,000 people to buy and try its controversial wearable computing device Google Glass in its Explorer program has reportedly allowed some of the owners to invite their friends to become part of the program.
Google Glass set for growth following 'invite-a-friend' feature
We think it's the same as inviting the Chinese ambassador after Tiananmen Square or the South African ambassador during apartheid."
Protesters out in force over visit by ambassador