much obliged

Example Sentences

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TED's congregation arrives "with a hand full of gimme/and a mouth full of much obliged," as Taj Mahal sang.

From Salon • Jan. 14, 2023

The Yanks do that every year and I'm much obliged.

From New York Times • Apr. 17, 2016

All the Halls overflow with such snug, smug warmth that the gods are pretty much obliged to punish them for excess adorability.

From Time • Aug. 20, 2014

RE: 1913 - You're a gent Sam, much obliged.

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2011

“Yes, sir, I did indeed; and I am very much obliged by your kind solicitude about me.”

From "Emma" by Jane Austen