Is it a mixture of 'in deed' meaning 'in exploit' or is it a different word putting more emphasise on thank you, and where does it come from?
2006-10-26 04:50:32 · 3 answers · asked by Bud t 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Although "thank you very much indeed" sounds a little Edwardian (pre-WW1 20th century) today, the word "indeed" in this phrase could either mean "definitely" to verbally underscore "thank you very much" (e.g., say "thank you very very much") or serve as an expression of intended action, "in deed," to supplement the expression of gratitude.
It's more of a "King's English" expression, anyway. We get the idea if you just say "thank you" or even "thanks".
2006-10-26 05:05:36 · answer #1 · answered by ensign183 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Indeed is one word and it emphasizes the thank you in this case.
2006-10-26 04:57:04 · answer #2 · answered by ruthie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Came from GB..
2006-10-26 05:00:35 · answer #3 · answered by Drone 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋