Giving a holiday gift in English
What to say when giving someone a holiday gift and hoping they like it.
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You got them a small gift.
a little something = a modest way to say "a gift"
Hope you like it.
Reply: I love it! = I really like it
The thought matters most.
Useful when a gift is not quite right
I still have the receipt.
receipt /rɪˈsiːt/ — the "p" is silent
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Gifts: what to say in English
Say “I got you a little something.” — you got them a small gift. a little something = a modest way to say "a gift".
Gifts: what to say in English
Say “I hope you like it.” — hope you like it. Reply: I love it! = I really like it.
Save this: what to say in English
Say “It's the thought that counts.” — the thought matters most. Useful when a gift is not quite right.
Gifts: what to say in English
Say “I kept the receipt.” — i still have the receipt. receipt /rɪˈsiːt/ — the "p" is silent.