thanks a lot

INFORMAL
This page is about the conversational phrase thanks a lot

Meaning

An informal way of saying "Thank you".

For example

  • "Thanks a lot."
    "You're welcome."

  • I told her where the nearest ATM machine was, and she said, "That's great. Thanks a lot."

Quick Quiz

You'd expect someone to say "Thanks a lot" after you've

a. asked them to help you

b. given them a hand

c. cheated them
a) asked them to help you b) given them a hand c) cheated them

Contributor: Matt Errey