Person 1: "I identify as Polygender"
Person 2: "Your parents must have been very abusive, I'm sorry"
Person 2: "Your parents must have been very abusive, I'm sorry"
by Toastmaan May 27, 2018

Much obliged means that whatever was done is appreciated. Literally, it could be extended to mean that the person that says "Much obliged" now owes the other a favor. That the one that is obliged is under an obligation to pay back. Most people wouldn't expect a return favor though.
If a man is given a ride into town, when he gets out of the car, he might say "Much obliged". That would mean: "thank you for the ride. I am appreciative"
by Toastmaan January 12, 2009
