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Thanking someone for their help in English
Everyday English for thanking someone for their help. Key line: “Hey, I *really* *appreciate* your *help* today.”
Full script
Lin
Hey, I really appreciate your help today.
Them
Of course. We even ended up with one extra screw.
Lin
Exactly why I needed you. I'd still be guessing.
Them
Hey, the shelf is standing, so that's a good sign.
Lin
Well, I really owe you one for today.
Them
No worries. Just don't lean on the left side yet.
Lin
Deal. And seriously, thanks for coming over so fast.
Them
Anytime. If that extra screw fits somewhere, text me.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
warm thanks
✓ I really appreciate your help.Sincere thanks for help
More sincere than "thanks"
I owe you a favor
✓ I owe you one.I should return the favor
Common in speech, not money
come here
✓ come overCome to my place/side
Often to your home or area
it's fine
✓ No worries.Friendly reply to thanks
Natural reply to thanks
Quick answers
warm thanks: what to say in English
Say “I really appreciate your help.” — sincere thanks for help. More sincere than "thanks".
I owe you a favor: what to say in English
Say “I owe you one.” — i should return the favor. Common in speech, not money.
come here: what to say in English
Say “come over” — come to my place/side. Often to your home or area.
it's fine: what to say in English
Say “No worries.” — friendly reply to thanks. Natural reply to thanks.