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thanks a lot vs thank a lot

The correct phrase is 'thanks a lot.' 'Thanks' is the correct form to express gratitude, and 'a lot' is used to emphasize the extent of the gratitude. 'Thank a lot' is not a correct phrase in English.
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thanks a lot

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express gratitude.

This phrase is used to express a high level of gratitude or appreciation for something. It is informal and commonly used in spoken English.

Examples:

  • Thanks a lot for your help!
  • I really appreciate it, thanks a lot.
  • Thanks a lot for the birthday gift.
  • Thanks a lot for coming to the party.
  • Thanks a lot, you're the best!
  • Oct 12, 2013 ... From teacher Erin Clarke and the Grade 1 & 2 kids of Room 9, here is a special visual version of "Thanks a Lot." From the beloved Raffi ...
  • Feb 17, 2024 ... 61 votes, 60 comments. I read a comment on this subreddit that said "thanks a lot" without adding anything else to the sentence after lot is ...
  • Oct 17, 2019 ... Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group Thanks A Lot · Ernest Tubb Retrospective ℗ An MCA Nashville Release; ℗ 1964 UMG Recordings, ...
  • Jan 2, 2020 ... Thanks, a lot. Students and doctors learn to practice gratitude to ward off burnout and rekindle their love of medicine.
  • May 11, 2021 ... They are few and far between making Thanks A Lot, Universe a welcome addition to collections. As much as I thought that both Brian and Ezra ...
  • Apr 5, 2011 ... I say thanks a lot. Both 'a lot' and 'lots' are considered to be informal terms, though I would tend towards 'lots' being the more informal.
  • May 17, 2021 ... Book Review: Thanks a Lot, Universe by Chad Lucas ... Brian has always been anxious, whether at home, or in class, or on the basketball court. His ...
  • Apr 12, 2021 ... 455K likes, 16K comments - fuckjerry on April 12, 2021: "Thanks a lot Rachel".
  • Jun 6, 2022 ... please, just say “thank you” or “thanks a lot”; you'll have other ways to prove your worth.
  • Jun 25, 2011 ... Not only does it sound informal, but both Thanks! and Thanks a lot! are frequently used ironically - frequently enough that they should be ...

Alternatives:

  • thank you very much
  • thank you so much
  • thanks so much
  • thank you a lot
  • thank you a bunch

thank a lot

This phrase is incorrect in English. 'Thank' should be followed by 'you' or 'you very much' to express gratitude.

  • Apr 27, 2023 ... Passed PMP, Thank a lot this forum for the motivations. I have just passed my exam recently and just want to say thank you so much for this ...
  • Mar 11, 2023 ... 1520 likes, 20 comments - marissabellesart on March 11, 2023: "Pocahontas I want to thank a lot of people who helped with this one ...
  • Sep 22, 2022 ... 262 likes, 10 comments - dr.djee on September 22, 2022: "Lines healed for this Flamenco dancer ! Thank a lot Thomas for the trust on this ...
  • Dec 25, 2022 ... Thank's a lot for you hint! All of them are working well until i close WaveLab and restart WaveLab 10 or 11 (tried 10 yesterday). As soon ...
  • Jun 18, 2018 ... Anyway I will continue digging your code and books. Thank's a lot for your help,. P.S. : Sorry for my french-english.
  • Oct 15, 2023 ... Going into today's race I would like to thank a lot of Lapeers local businesses and friends for helping me get to the track.
  • Sep 26, 2024 ... I thank a lot of people in this room who helped with all the aspects of that. This is the first University Senate meeting for Lois Agnew as ...
  • 203.8M posts. Discover videos related to Thank A Lot Rachel Now on TikTok. See more videos about Ms Rachel Surprise, Rachel Wade Now, Ms Rachel Sorry This ...
  • Thank a lot Jonathan for your help. ×. New Best Answer. This thread already has a best answer. Would you like to mark this message as the new best answer? No.

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