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31thank — thanker, n. /thangk/, v.t. 1. to express gratitude, appreciation, or acknowledgment to: She thanked them for their hospitality. 2. have oneself to thank, to be personally to blame; have the responsibility: The citizens have only themselves to… …
32thank — verb 1》 express gratitude to. 2》 ironic blame: you have only yourself to thank. Phrases I will thank you to do something used to make a reproachful request. thank goodness (or God or heavens) an expression of relief. thank one s lucky stars feel… …
33thank God — be pleased or happy. Thank God no one was in the way or on the sidewalk when the bus went out of control. Thank God for John Hopkins he has been a friend when my family needed friends. Related vocabulary: thank goodness, thank heavens …
34goodness — noun a) The state or characteristic of being good. Thank goodness that the war is over! b) The good, nutritional, healthy part or content of something. The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith. Syn …
35thank God — interjection Used to express gratitude or relief Syn: thank fuck, thank goodness …
36thank fuck — interjection Used to express gratitude or relief Syn: thank God, thank goodness …
37thank — W2S1 [θæŋk] v [T] [: Old English; Origin: thancian] 1.) to tell someone that you are pleased and grateful for something they have done, or to be polite about it ▪ I haven t had a chance to thank him yet. thank sb for (doing) sth ▪ Did you thank… …
38goodness — I UK [ˈɡʊdnəs] / US interjection ** used for showing that you are surprised Goodness, is it that time already? goodness me: Goodness me! You ve grown! goodness gracious (me): Goodness gracious me! What do you mean? my goodness (me): My goodness,… …
39thank — verb (T) 1 to tell someone that you are pleased and grateful for something they have done, or to be polite about it: Remember to thank Uncle Robin when you see him. | thank sb for: Meg and Jo ran to thank their aunt for the presents. | thank sb… …
40goodness — [ˈgʊdnəs] interjection I used for showing that you are surprised Goodness, is it that time already?[/ex] My goodness, you re so tall![/ex] • for goodness sake used for showing that you are annoyed, impatient, worried, or surprised[/ex] Sit down… …
