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"thank you both" or "thank you to the both of you"?

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thank you both

This is correct

This short phrase can be used to thank two people who have helped you or given you something.

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Some examples from our editors:

  • I really appreciate this gift; thank you both.
  • I wanted to thank you both for your service.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • thank you to the both of you

thank you to the both of you

This is correct

You can thank two people with this phrase.

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Some examples from our editors:

  • Thank you to the both of you; I have gained a lot of insight from your analysis.
  • The two of you have been so helpful; thank you to the both of you.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • thank you both
While both of these phrases mean the same thing, "thank you to the both of you" emphasizes that you are thanking both people.

Last Updated: December 10, 2017

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