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thank you very much

fixed phr..
A1 Beginner Oxford

fixed phr.. A polite phrase you use to show you are very grateful for something. Adding 'very much' makes your thanks sound stronger than just 'thank you'.

fixed phr.. A conventional formula used to express a high degree of gratitude. The adverbial 'very much' functions as an intensifier.


SIMPLE

Thank you very much for the lovely gift.

CONTEXTUAL

Thank you very much for driving me to the airport; I really appreciate it.

COMPLEX

On behalf of the entire team, I'd like to say thank you very much for your invaluable contribution to the project.

Usage

This phrase is suitable for both formal and informal situations when you want to express strong thanks.

Teaching tip

Contrast with 'thanks' (very informal), 'thank you' (neutral), and 'thanks a lot' (informal, can sometimes be sarcastic) to illustrate register and intensity.

Pitfall

Thank you so much very.Thank you very much.Use either 'very much' or 'so much' to strengthen 'thank you', but do not use them together.

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