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Definition thank in American English

thank phrase

phrase
1

used for saying that you are happy that something unpleasant has stopped or has not happened

Example

Thank heaven nobody was injured in the crash.

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2

used for saying that you are lucky to have something

Example

Look at all these dishes - thank goodness for dishwashers.

Definition thank  in American English