thanks

no thanks to you

I cannot thank you for what happened, because you did not cause it.; I cannot thank you for your help, because you did not give it. Bob: Well, despite our previous disagreement, he seemed to agree to all our demands. Alice: Yes, no thanks to you. I wish you'd learn to keep your big mouth shut! Jane: It looks like the picnic wasn't ruined despite the fact that I forgot the potato salad. Mary: Yes, it was okay. No thanks to you, of course.

no, thank you and no, thanks

a phrase used to decline something. Bob: Would you care for some more coffee? Mary: No, thank you. John: Do you want to go downtown tonight? Jane: No, thanks.

See also: thank

not right now, thanks

No for the present. (It is hoped that one will be asked again later. Usually used for a [temporary] refusal of a serving of food or drink. There is an implication that more will be wanted later.) Waiter: Do you want some more coffee? Mary: Not right now, thanks. John: Can I take your coat? Sue: Not right now, thanks. I'm still a little chilly.

See also: right

Nothing for me, thanks.

I do not want any of what was offered. (*Typically to decline a serving of food or drink.) Waiter: Would you care for dessert? Bob: Nothing for me, thanks. Bob: We have beer and wine. Which would you like? Mary: Nothing for me, thanks.

See also: nothing

Thanks (a lot). and Thank you a lot. 

1. Inf. Thank you, I am grateful. Bill: Here, take mine. Bob: Thanks a lot. Mary: Well, here's your pizza. Bill: Thanks.

2. That is not worth much.; That is nothing to be grateful for. (Sarcasm is indicated by the tone of voice used with this expression.) John: I'm afraid that you're going to have to work the night shift. Bob: Thanks a lot. Fred: Here's your share of the money. We had to take out nearly half to make up for the damage you did to the car. Bill: Thanks a lot.

thanks a bunch

Inf. thanks. Thanks a bunch for your help. He said "thanks a bunch" and walked out.

See also: bunch

Thanks a million.

Inf. Thank you a lot. Bill: Oh, thanks a million. You were very helpful. Bob: Just glad I could help. John: Here's your book. Jane: Thanks a million. Sorry I needed it back in such a rush.

See also: million

Thanks awfully.

Thank you very much. John: Here's one for you. Jane: Thanks awfully. Mary: Here, let me help you with all that stuff. Sue: Thanks awfully.

Thanks for the ride. and Thanks for the lift.

Thank you for giving me a ride in your car. John (stopping the car): Here we are. Bob: Thanks for the ride. Bye. John: Later. As Fred got out of the car, he said, "Thanks for the lift."

See also: ride

Thanks loads.

Inf. Thanks a lot. Mary: Here, you can have these. And take these too. Sally: Thanks loads. John: Wow! You look great! Sally: Thanks loads. I try.

See also: load

thanks to someone or something

due to someone or something; because of someone or something. (This does not necessarily suggest gratitude.) Thanks to the storm, we have no electricity. Thanks to Mary, we have tickets to the game. She bought them early before they were sold out.

Thanks, but no thanks.

Inf. Thank you, but I am not interested. (A way of turning down something that is not very desirable.) Alice: How would you like to buy my old car? Jane: Thanks, but no thanks. John: What do you think about a trip over to see the Wilsons? Sally: Thanks, but no thanks. We don't get along.

See also: but

vote of thanks

Fig. a speech expressing appreciation and thanks to a speaker, lecturer, organizer, etc., and inviting the audience to applaud. John gave a vote of thanks to Professor Jones for his talk. Mary was given a vote of thanks for organizing the dance.

See also: vote

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no thanks to somebody

if you have done something no thanks to a particular person, you have done it although they did not help you or tried to prevent you Well, we've finished the painting, no thanks to Sandra who suddenly decided she had to go away for the weekend!

Thanks a million!  (informal)

something that you say to thank someone for something they have done for you

Usage notes: This phrase is often used humorously or angrily to mean the opposite.

It was a really good piece of advice - thanks a million. So you didn't bother to call me and tell me you'd be late? Thanks a million!

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no thanks to somebody/something

despite someone or something Well, we've finished the painting, no thanks to Sandra, who suddenly decided she had to go away for the weekend!

thanks a million (spoken)

thank you very much It was a really good piece of advice – thanks a million!

See also: million

thanks to somebody/something

because of someone or something Thanks to Sandy, I found this great apartment. Thanks to his fitness, Roberto recovered from the injury fairly quickly.