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Definition thank in British 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.

Example

'It's OK, I've found the keys.' 'Thank God for that.'

Synonyms and related words
squeehoorayyippee
2

used for saying that you are lucky to have something

Example

Look at all this washing up - thank goodness for dishwashers.

Definition thank in British English