Thank you a lot.

Thank you a lot.
Thanks (a lot). & Thank you a lot.
1. Inf. Thank you, I am grateful. •

Bill: Here, take mine. Bob: Thanks a lot.

Mary: Well, here's your pizza. Bill: Thanks.

2. That is not worth much.; That is nothing to be grateful for. (Sarcasm is indicated by the tone of voice used with this expression.) •

John: I'm afraid that you're going to have to work the night shift. Bob: Thanks a lot.

Fred: Here's your share of the money. We had to take out nearly half to make up for the damage you did to the car. Bill: Thanks a lot.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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