We arrived on time thanks to the fast train.
thanks to sb/sth
idiomyou use this to say that someone or something is the reason why something happened. It is often used for good results, but it can also be used for bad ones.
The team finished the project early thanks to the extra help from our manager.
Thanks to the sudden shift in market trends, the company managed to avoid a significant financial loss this quarter.
Last updated April 22, 2026