You're welcome.

Meaning: This means that the speaker is happy or pleased to help or do something for someone else. It's like saying, I'm glad I could help.

Choice of Words: You're is a contraction of the words "you" and "are," which together mean "you are." Welcome means to be pleased or happy to receive or accept something. So, "You're welcome" is an expression of pleasure or happiness at receiving or accepting something.

Alternative Expressions

You're welcome.

Meaning: This is a polite way to respond to someone who has thanked you. It's like saying, I'm glad I could help you.

Choice of Words: You refers to the person you are speaking to. Are is a form of the verb "to be", which shows that something is happening or is true. Welcome means that you are happy to help or that you are glad someone has accepted your offer. When you put these words together, "You're welcome" means that you are happy to have done something for someone.

Don't mention it.

Meaning: This is a humble way to respond to someone who has thanked you. It's like saying, It was no big deal, so please don't talk about it.

Choice of Words: Don't is a contraction of the words "do" and "not", which means "do not". Mention means to talk about something or to refer to it. It refers to the thing that you are not supposed to mention. When you put these words together, "Don't mention it" means that you do not want someone to talk about something that they have done for you.

My pleasure.

Meaning: This is a formal way to respond to someone who has thanked you. It's like saying, I'm glad I could make you happy.

Choice of Words: My shows that something belongs to you. Pleasure means something that gives you joy or happiness. When you put these words together, "My pleasure" means that you are happy to have done something for someone.

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