If someone offers you something, and you repond by saying ‘thanks, but no thanks’, what you mean is ‘I decline’. The expression is one way of refusing or turning down an invitation. It is always used to convery a rejection.
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Hi dear Saso
i've found some idioms including "thanks".i hope them to be useful for all.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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 to Sandy, I found this great apartment.
Thanks to his fitness, Roberto recovered from the injury fairly quickly.
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.
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.
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!
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!
also i would like to say thanks to my dear friend Saso for her nice and debatable discussion...
have a nice time:)
Bill the English teacher said:
I can see that you are all trying to decide if this is a polite way to refuse something or an impolite way. I want you to know that my family and I are discussing this and we, as native English speakers, disagree.
The truth is that this expression can be interpreted in a good way and a negative way. The problem is that it is curt. Curt means an expression that is short and does not try to soften the message with polite words.
It may appear polite, but, in truth, this is often used in a sarcastic way. Sarcastic means to say something the opposite of what you really mean. Sarcasm can be used for humor or to insult. So in this case, the first thanks can be sarcastic, and is not sincere and the second one is actually what you truly mean. It is a play (or a game) on words. An example of how you might hear this is as follows:
A group of teenager girls is talking. One girl says to the whole group, "You know that guy Brad? I think he is really creepy (a combination of strange and scary). Well, he asked me to go to the movies. He is really weird. Like thanks, but no thanks. So I just told him I was busy.
Is she thankful? Not really. She is being sarcastic. Would she say to his face, "Thanks, but no thanks?" I hope not. It would be very impolite because English speakers know this expression is meant to be an insult. It is curt.
The polite way to refuse something is to say, “Thanks, that’s very nice of you, but…. and then you give the reason you need to refuse it. And then add, “Thanks anyway.” It is a lot longer, but it shows that you care enough to soften your message.
So an example of this would be:
“Do you want to go to the movies with me Friday night?”
“Thanks, that’s very nice of you. But I am going to be out of town that night. Thanks anyway.”
Now if somebody keeps asking you out on a date and you really want to discourage them and they never stop asking you, you can say, “Thanks, but no thanks.” And say nothing more.
Hello Dido ,
you are welcome here and i wish you will get everything you want ...
If you need any thing i can help ^_^ ...
Good luke friend :)
dido said:
Hi Saso.. Its my first time join this group. its seem attractive. so I am very happy to join this group. Lets me introduce my self, I am dido from Indonesia. I like to learn all about English coz I Want to speak english fluently. honestly my English is bad, Expecialy about how to speak. joining this group is one way to add and increase my abality in speaking...I wish at least, can get the new thing everytime I open this page. as at this my first time join this group I get the new " thank, but no thanks " posted by you saso thanks so much saso..
We all right here .. no one has made any mistake .. so i wish that we all accept each other pointviews ....
Dear ,, you are right too ...
Have a nice day
Joy said:
Yes, I agree with Sir Billy. Even here in our place the context meaning of the expression conveyed an insult for the receiver. That's we usually explain things carefully when we use expression like this. Of course we are trying to avoid confusion and misunderstanding between two parties.
Bill the English teacher said:
I can see that you are all trying to decide if this is a polite way to refuse something or an impolite way. I want you to know that my family and I are discussing this and we, as native English speakers, disagree.
The truth is that this expression can be interpreted in a good way and a negative way. The problem is that it is curt. Curt means an expression that is short and does not try to soften the message with polite words.
It may appear polite, but, in truth, this is often used in a sarcastic way. Sarcastic means to say something the opposite of what you really mean. Sarcasm can be used for humor or to insult. So in this case, the first thanks can be sarcastic, and is not sincere and the second one is actually what you truly mean. It is a play (or a game) on words. An example of how you might hear this is as follows:
A group of teenager girls is talking. One girl says to the whole group, "You know that guy Brad? I think he is really creepy (a combination of strange and scary). Well, he asked me to go to the movies. He is really weird. Like thanks, but no thanks. So I just told him I was busy.
Is she thankful? Not really. She is being sarcastic. Would she say to his face, "Thanks, but no thanks?" I hope not. It would be very impolite because English speakers know this expression is meant to be an insult. It is curt.
The polite way to refuse something is to say, “Thanks, that’s very nice of you, but…. and then you give the reason you need to refuse it. And then add, “Thanks anyway.” It is a lot longer, but it shows that you care enough to soften your message.
So an example of this would be: “Do you want to go to the movies with me Friday night?” “Thanks, that’s very nice of you. But I am going to be out of town that night. Thanks anyway.”
Now if somebody keeps asking you out on a date and you really want to discourage them and they never stop asking you, you can say, “Thanks, but no thanks.” And say nothing more.
Really nice to know that , i suggest this discussion to know more than point view ..
you are totally right ........
Thanx sir
Bill the English teacher said:
I can see that you are all trying to decide if this is a polite way to refuse something or an impolite way. I want you to know that my family and I are discussing this and we, as native English speakers, disagree.
The truth is that this expression can be interpreted in a good way and a negative way. The problem is that it is curt. Curt means an expression that is short and does not try to soften the message with polite words.
It may appear polite, but, in truth, this is often used in a sarcastic way. Sarcastic means to say something the opposite of what you really mean. Sarcasm can be used for humor or to insult. So in this case, the first thanks can be sarcastic, and is not sincere and the second one is actually what you truly mean. It is a play (or a game) on words. An example of how you might hear this is as follows:
A group of teenager girls is talking. One girl says to the whole group, "You know that guy Brad? I think he is really creepy (a combination of strange and scary). Well, he asked me to go to the movies. He is really weird. Like thanks, but no thanks. So I just told him I was busy.
Is she thankful? Not really. She is being sarcastic. Would she say to his face, "Thanks, but no thanks?" I hope not. It would be very impolite because English speakers know this expression is meant to be an insult. It is curt.
The polite way to refuse something is to say, “Thanks, that’s very nice of you, but…. and then you give the reason you need to refuse it. And then add, “Thanks anyway.” It is a lot longer, but it shows that you care enough to soften your message.
So an example of this would be: “Do you want to go to the movies with me Friday night?” “Thanks, that’s very nice of you. But I am going to be out of town that night. Thanks anyway.”
Now if somebody keeps asking you out on a date and you really want to discourage them and they never stop asking you, you can say, “Thanks, but no thanks.” And say nothing more.
Hi Saso..
Its my first time join this group. its seem attractive. so I am very happy to join this group. Lets me introduce my self, I am dido from Indonesia. I like to learn all about English coz I Want to speak english fluently. honestly my English is bad, Expecialy about how to speak. joining this group is one way to add and increase my abality in speaking...I wish at least, can get the new thing everytime I open this page. as at this my first time join this group I get the new " thank, but no thanks " posted by you saso
thanks so much saso..
Yes, I agree with Sir Billy. Even here in our place the context meaning of the expression conveyed an insult for the receiver. That's we usually explain things carefully when we use expression like this. Of course we are trying to avoid confusion and misunderstanding between two parties.
Bill the English teacher said:
I can see that you are all trying to decide if this is a polite way to refuse something or an impolite way. I want you to know that my family and I are discussing this and we, as native English speakers, disagree.
The truth is that this expression can be interpreted in a good way and a negative way. The problem is that it is curt. Curt means an expression that is short and does not try to soften the message with polite words.
It may appear polite, but, in truth, this is often used in a sarcastic way. Sarcastic means to say something the opposite of what you really mean. Sarcasm can be used for humor or to insult. So in this case, the first thanks can be sarcastic, and is not sincere and the second one is actually what you truly mean. It is a play (or a game) on words. An example of how you might hear this is as follows:
A group of teenager girls is talking. One girl says to the whole group, "You know that guy Brad? I think he is really creepy (a combination of strange and scary). Well, he asked me to go to the movies. He is really weird. Like thanks, but no thanks. So I just told him I was busy.
Is she thankful? Not really. She is being sarcastic. Would she say to his face, "Thanks, but no thanks?" I hope not. It would be very impolite because English speakers know this expression is meant to be an insult. It is curt.
The polite way to refuse something is to say, “Thanks, that’s very nice of you, but…. and then you give the reason you need to refuse it. And then add, “Thanks anyway.” It is a lot longer, but it shows that you care enough to soften your message.
So an example of this would be: “Do you want to go to the movies with me Friday night?” “Thanks, that’s very nice of you. But I am going to be out of town that night. Thanks anyway.”
Now if somebody keeps asking you out on a date and you really want to discourage them and they never stop asking you, you can say, “Thanks, but no thanks.” And say nothing more.
I can see that you are all trying to decide if this is a polite way to refuse something or an impolite way. I want you to know that my family and I are discussing this and we, as native English speakers, disagree.
The truth is that this expression can be interpreted in a good way and a negative way. The problem is that it is curt. Curt means an expression that is short and does not try to soften the message with polite words.
It may appear polite, but, in truth, this is often used in a sarcastic way. Sarcastic means to say something the opposite of what you really mean. Sarcasm can be used for humor or to insult. So in this case, the first thanks can be sarcastic, and is not sincere and the second one is actually what you truly mean. It is a play (or a game) on words. An example of how you might hear this is as follows:
A group of teenager girls is talking. One girl says to the whole group, "You know that guy Brad? I think he is really creepy (a combination of strange and scary). Well, he asked me to go to the movies. He is really weird. Like thanks, but no thanks. So I just told him I was busy.
Is she thankful? Not really. She is being sarcastic. Would she say to his face, "Thanks, but no thanks?" I hope not. It would be very impolite because English speakers know this expression is meant to be an insult. It is curt.
The polite way to refuse something is to say, “Thanks, that’s very nice of you, but…. and then you give the reason you need to refuse it. And then add, “Thanks anyway.” It is a lot longer, but it shows that you care enough to soften your message.
So an example of this would be:
“Do you want to go to the movies with me Friday night?”
“Thanks, that’s very nice of you. But I am going to be out of town that night. Thanks anyway.”
Now if somebody keeps asking you out on a date and you really want to discourage them and they never stop asking you, you can say, “Thanks, but no thanks.” And say nothing more.
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Olga said:
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i've found some idioms including "thanks".i hope them to be useful for all.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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 to Sandy, I found this great apartment.
Thanks to his fitness, Roberto recovered from the injury fairly quickly.
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.
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.
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!
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!
i found these idioms at http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/thanks
you see the idiom " thanks a million " is put twice; i don't know if it has a polite meaning .do you know?
thanks for the useful topic and have a nice time :)
your info was so useful .thanks a lot...
also i would like to say thanks to my dear friend Saso for her nice and debatable discussion...
have a nice time:)
Bill the English teacher said:
you are welcome here and i wish you will get everything you want ...
If you need any thing i can help ^_^ ...
Good luke friend :)
dido said:
We all right here .. no one has made any mistake .. so i wish that we all accept each other pointviews ....
Dear ,, you are right too ...
Have a nice day
Joy said:
Really nice to know that , i suggest this discussion to know more than point view ..
you are totally right ........
Thanx sir
Bill the English teacher said:
Its my first time join this group. its seem attractive. so I am very happy to join this group. Lets me introduce my self, I am dido from Indonesia. I like to learn all about English coz I Want to speak english fluently. honestly my English is bad, Expecialy about how to speak. joining this group is one way to add and increase my abality in speaking...I wish at least, can get the new thing everytime I open this page. as at this my first time join this group I get the new " thank, but no thanks " posted by you saso
thanks so much saso..
Bill the English teacher said:
The truth is that this expression can be interpreted in a good way and a negative way. The problem is that it is curt. Curt means an expression that is short and does not try to soften the message with polite words.
It may appear polite, but, in truth, this is often used in a sarcastic way. Sarcastic means to say something the opposite of what you really mean. Sarcasm can be used for humor or to insult. So in this case, the first thanks can be sarcastic, and is not sincere and the second one is actually what you truly mean. It is a play (or a game) on words. An example of how you might hear this is as follows:
A group of teenager girls is talking. One girl says to the whole group, "You know that guy Brad? I think he is really creepy (a combination of strange and scary). Well, he asked me to go to the movies. He is really weird. Like thanks, but no thanks. So I just told him I was busy.
Is she thankful? Not really. She is being sarcastic. Would she say to his face, "Thanks, but no thanks?" I hope not. It would be very impolite because English speakers know this expression is meant to be an insult. It is curt.
The polite way to refuse something is to say, “Thanks, that’s very nice of you, but…. and then you give the reason you need to refuse it. And then add, “Thanks anyway.” It is a lot longer, but it shows that you care enough to soften your message.
So an example of this would be:
“Do you want to go to the movies with me Friday night?”
“Thanks, that’s very nice of you. But I am going to be out of town that night. Thanks anyway.”
Now if somebody keeps asking you out on a date and you really want to discourage them and they never stop asking you, you can say, “Thanks, but no thanks.” And say nothing more.
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