you are welcome
Response to thanks
You are welcome is the conventional response to thanks, acknowledging that the favor or kindness was gladly given: Thank you so much for your help. —You are welcome.
The phrase implies no debt remains—the recipient need not feel obligated.
In casual speech, shortened to you're welcome or just welcome.
Sometimes delivered with pointed emphasis to someone who failed to say thank you.
- thank youExpression of gratitude
- appreciationRecognition of worth
- acknowledgmentConfirmation of receipt
- utteranceSpoken expression aloud
- hostingReceiving guests socially
no problem · not at all · think nothing of it · gratitude · indebtedness · my pleasure · happy to help · you got it · reciprocation · social norms · common courtesy · good manners · context · pragmatics · excuse me · friendliness · pardon me · sorry
you are welcomeyou owe me
Favor requires future repayment
whatever · save it · spare me · quid pro quo · ingratitude
welcome, your, yours, yourself, yourselves, welcomed, welcomes, welcoming, unwelcome