informal 5K

Thanks for not telling on me

🇬🇧 UK //θæŋks fə nɒt ˈtɛlɪŋ ɒn miː// 🇺🇸 US //θæŋks fɔr nɑt ˈtɛlɪŋ ɑn mi//

Meaning of Thanks for not telling on me

Expressing gratitude for someone keeping a secret or not revealing information.

In simple words: I appreciate you for keeping my secret.

Thanks for not telling on me in a sentence

• Thanks for not telling on me when I broke the vase.
• I really appreciate it! Thanks for not telling on me to the teacher.
• You’re the best friend ever! Thanks for not telling on me about the surprise party.
• Thanks for not telling on me during our secrets exchange.
• I owe you one; thanks for not telling on me about my little mistake.

How to use Thanks for not telling on me

Commonly used among friends or peers when someone keeps a secret. Not appropriate in formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

thanks + for + gerund

Memory hint

Imagine a cat whispering a secret; ‘thanks for keeping it quiet!’

Related words

Collocations with Thanks for not telling on me

• thanks for
• not telling
• keeping a secret
• telling on someone
• appreciate your silence

Synonyms for Thanks for not telling on me

• I appreciate your discretion
• Thank you for your silence
• Grateful for your secrecy
• Thanks for keeping it quiet

Common mistakes with Thanks for not telling on me

• Using 'thank you' instead of 'thanks' in casual conversation.
• Confusing 'telling on' with 'telling about' which has a different meaning.
• Forgetting to include 'on' after 'telling', resulting in 'Thanks for not telling me'.

Frequently asked questions about Thanks for not telling on me

What does Thanks for not telling on me mean?

I appreciate you for keeping my secret.

What is the definition of Thanks for not telling on me?

Expressing gratitude for someone keeping a secret or not revealing information.

How do you use Thanks for not telling on me in a sentence?

Thanks for not telling on me when I broke the vase.

Can you give another example of Thanks for not telling on me?

I really appreciate it! Thanks for not telling on me to the teacher.

What are synonyms for Thanks for not telling on me?

Common alternatives include I appreciate your discretion, Thank you for your silence, Grateful for your secrecy, Thanks for keeping it quiet.

What words go with Thanks for not telling on me?

It commonly pairs with thanks for, not telling, keeping a secret, telling on someone, appreciate your silence.

What are common mistakes when using Thanks for not telling on me?

Using 'thank you' instead of 'thanks' in casual conversation. Confusing 'telling on' with 'telling about' which has a different meaning. Forgetting to include 'on' after 'telling', resulting in 'Thanks for not telling me'.

How do you pronounce Thanks for not telling on me?

US: //θæŋks fɔr nɑt ˈtɛlɪŋ ɑn mi//, UK: //θæŋks fə nɒt ˈtɛlɪŋ ɒn miː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Thanks for not telling on me formal or informal?

"Thanks for not telling on me" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use Thanks for not telling on me?

Commonly used among friends or peers when someone keeps a secret. Not appropriate in formal contexts.