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What it means

It means the sentiment 'the feeling is mutual' or 'it's I who should say thanks', used to reciprocate gratitude in response to another person's thanks.

Main meanings

• Reciprocal gratitude: you respond to thanks with thanks in return.
• Expresses politeness and humility: acknowledges the other person's consideration while shifting the thanks to yourself.
• Nuanced usage: more formal or reserved; used in everyday exchanges to sound courteous.

How to use it

Used as a polite response to thanks, in formal and casual settings, signaling mutual appreciation and humility; typically appropriated after someone expresses gratitude in conversations, meetings, or service encounters.