Synonyms

you're welcome

Idioms

Also, don't mention it. No thanks are needed, I was glad to do it. For example, Thanks for picking me up.—You're welcome, or I appreciate what you did for Mother.—Don't mention it. Both phrases are polite formulas for responding to thanks. The first dates from about 1900; the variant was first recorded in 1841. For synonyms, see forget it; no problem, def. 2. Also see welcome to.

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you're welcome

Oliver Tambo, the president of the African National Congress, tells Mr. Simon, “we love you. . . . You’re a brother and you have our respect and you’re welcome here.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

"Timmy, you're welcome to use it too," the opera house added.

From BBC ● Apr. 14, 2026

What lingers in the mind is much simpler—small sensory cues that quietly tell your body, you’re welcome here.

From Salon ● Nov. 25, 2025

They have great walking trails, and you’re welcome to bring your dog if you’d like.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2025

“I only mean,” he rushed to explain, “if you're afraid of your own dreams, you're welcome here in mine.”

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor

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