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gern geschehen — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • my pleasure phrase A warm reply to thanks, indicating that the speaker was glad to help.
  • sure thing interjection Yes, of course; used as a relaxed, friendly way of agreeing to a request.

Senses

gern geschehen is used for these senses in English:

  • my pleasure A polite reaction to receiving thanks, meaning that the speaker enjoyed helping the listener.
  • not at all (idiomatic) Used similarly to you're welcome, as a conventional reply to an expression of gratitude.
  • sure thing (informal) A polite reply to thank you.

my pleasure — full definition

  1. phrase A warm reply to thanks, indicating that the speaker was glad to help.
  2. phrase A gracious way of accepting a request or invitation.

sure thing — full definition

  1. interjection Yes, of course; used as a relaxed, friendly way of agreeing to a request.
  2. noun Something regarded as certain to happen or succeed, with no real risk of failure.

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