English-Italian Dictionary

An expression of gratitude or politeness in response to something done or given. [from c. 1400]

Said to express greater gratitude than would be conveyed by thank you.

(object pronoun) The person spoken to or written to, as an object. (Replacing thee; originally as a mark of respect.) [from 13th c.]

(indefinite personal pronoun) Anyone, one; an unspecified individual or group of individuals (as subject or object). [from 16th c.]

(transitive) To address (a person) using the pronoun you (in the past, especially to use you rather than thou, when you was considered more formal).

The individual or group spoken or written to.

Used before epithets, describing the person being addressed, for emphasis.

To express appreciation or gratitude toward (someone or something).

Chiefly followed by for: to credit or hold (someone or something) responsible, especially for something negative; to blame.

(idiomatic, informal) Certainly, you're welcome; a reply to thank you or to a request.

(informal) Expression signifying a pause or hesitation.

Used to express gratitude or relief, usually literally (religiously) but sometimes figuratively (nonreligiously).

(informal, idiomatic) All kinds of things; expresses that further examples are unnecessary, often after a short list of items.

Really?; no kidding!; is that so? (sometimes used sarcastically in response to the obvious)

(idiomatic) Used, often as a question, to get someone's attention before announcing something.

Expression of relief or gratitude.

(rhetorical question, sarcastic) Used in response to someone’s threat suggesting that the person in question cannot do what they say alone.

(slang) If one is not alert and attentive, one will not be successful.

(informal) It is impossible to always succeed; failure or disappointment is inevitable from time to time.