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thanks, but no thanks

thanks, but no thanks phrase: an expression of gratitude for the offer of something that one does not want or is not interested in (often used sarcastically or impolitely).

Phrase

thanks, but no thanks

  1. An expression of gratitude for the offer of something that one does not want or is not interested in (often used sarcastically or impolitely)

Questions about thanks, but no thanks

What does thanks, but no thanks mean?
Thanks, but no thanks means an expression of gratitude for the offer of something that one does not want or is not interested in (often used sarcastically or impolitely).
What part of speech is thanks, but no thanks?
Thanks, but no thanks is a phrase.

Words near thanks, but no thanks in the dictionary

  1. thanks for your help
  2. thanks God
  3. thanks one's lucky stars
  4. thanks one's stars
  5. thanks to
  6. thanks, but no thanks
  7. thanksgave
  8. thanksgive
  9. thanksgiven
  10. thanksgiver
  11. thanksgivers

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