A common way of saying thank you in british english is "cheers, mate."

Many people know that 'cheers' can be used to express good luck before a drink,

But cheers is also a common way of saying 'thanks' in an informal and friendly way!

For example, "cheers for sending over the email. It was really useful."

"Cheers for lending to me that money. You're a lifesaver!"

Or you can just say, "cheers!"

'Mate' is a common way of saying 'friend'.

We use 'mate' with our good friends.

For example, "hello, mate. Long time no see!"

"Hiya, mate! How are you?"

But we can also use it with strangers whose names we do not know!

For example, "excuse me, mate. Do you know where the station is?"

Or a simple, "thanks, mate."

While mate is more commonly used to refer to men, it can be used with any gender.

So, "cheers, mate" means "thanks, friend".

When was the last time you thanked a friend?