thank (one) for (something)
thank (one) for (something)
To express or demonstrate gratitude to one for something they did, as by actually saying "thank you" or doing something in return. A: "Make sure you thank Jenny for her help, Tommy." B: "Thank you, Jenny!" John said he would fix up your car to thank you for helping him with his legal issues. Thank you for being such a good friend, Billy.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
thank someone for something
to show or state one's gratitude to someone for something. We would all like to thank you for coming tonight. Thank you for inviting me.
See also: thank
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- (one) won't hear of (something)
- all right
- (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
- a fast talker
- a/the feel of (something)
- a straw will show which way the wind blows
- (one) could use (something)
- a crack at (someone or something)
- (you) wanna make something of it?
- (one) never would have guessed