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thanks a lot vs thanks a lots

The correct phrase is 'thanks a lot.' 'Thanks a lot' is a common expression used to show gratitude, while 'thanks a lots' is incorrect and not suitable for use.
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Last updated: August 30, 2024 • 23251 views

thanks a lot

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

This phrase is used to thank someone in a more emphatic way than just saying 'thanks.' It is informal and commonly used in spoken English.

Examples:

  • Thanks a lot for helping me with my homework.
  • I really appreciate your help, thanks a lot!
  • Thanks a lot for the birthday present.
  • You've been so kind, thanks a lot.
  • Thanks a lot for the ride, I appreciate it.
  • 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
  • thanks a bunch
  • thanks heaps

thanks a lots

This phrase is incorrect and not used in English.

  • Jan 20, 2022 ... Thanks a Lots are the recent cookies I miss. The ones I miss from when I was a kid are the Lemon Chalet Cremes.
  • Thanks-A-Lots Nutritional Information. Additional information. Weight, 8.5 oz. Dimensions, 8 × 4 × 4 in. Reviews. There are no reviews yet. Only logged in ...
  • Thanks for the memories Thanks-a-Lots! It is bittersweet to announce that the Girl Scout Thanks-a-Lot Cookie will be retired after the 2020 Cookie...
  • Sep 20, 2023 ... Thanks a lots beautiful wish you guys have very very wonderful trip in sri lanka see you guys any time again thanks forever for everything big love always.
  • Girl Scouts please bring back my favorite cookie the Thanks-A-Lots we're unmatched tag Girl Scouts so they can see this and bring them back y'all ...
  • 6 days ago ... 7 likes, 0 comments - imans_tattoo_and_piercing_ella on October 28, 2024: "Thanks a lots brother good to see you again brother wish you guys ...
  • Jan 7, 2014 ... Thanks-a-Lots · 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened · 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar · 1 teaspoon vanilla extract · 1 3/4 cup all-purpose ...
  • Oct 26, 2022 ... Thanks a lots for helping me. My English is not quite good so i just try to describe my problem is. I'm need to connect my pc and UR3 robot ...
  • Apr 4, 2019 ... Since those are just 2d meshes i don't need X so no need B. Thanks a lots guys! 0%20to%20255.

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