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

“I respect yore position in the Presbytery, Hoyt, but I’d be much obliged if Will Tweedy could leave early to drive us.”

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns