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mem286 · 03-16-2008, 06:50 AM

Hello!
It's about the expression "Thanks a bunch" Is it sarcastic? What's the most usual use of this expression?

Thanks in advance!

kainu · 03-16-2008, 07:02 AM

Have a look on wordreference...

It can be sarcastic. It depends on the situation.
From what I read, with friends and in non-formal situation, you can use it. There's no problem. But in formal situation, better not to use it.

Hope I've been helpful...

mem286 · 03-16-2008, 09:03 AM

Thanks for the info kainu!
I'm looking for english-natives opinion about this. How you use this expression in everyday life. Dictionaries are useful (I've already serch there), but sometimes natives can be more helpful than a book.

Regards,

vicente · 03-16-2008, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by mem286

Thanks for the info kainu!
I'm looking for english-natives opinion about this. How you use this expression in everyday life. Dictionaries are useful (I've already serch there), but sometimes natives can be more helpful than a book.

Regards,

Hi mem286.

OK, thanks a bunch in the U.S. is an informal way of saying thank you very much.

It is not sarcastic. It is a friendly way to say thanks. It is only sarcastic if said in a sarcastic tone of voice. It ranks with thanks a lot!, thanks loads!, thanks tons!

It is most commonly used where a favor is done and you wish to say Thank you!! enthusiatiscally.

vicente

mem286 · 03-16-2008, 10:50 AM

Thanks Vicente! This is exactly what I was looking for!

Best regards!

kainu · 03-16-2008, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vicente

It is most commonly used where a favor is done and you wish to say Thank you!! enthusiatiscally.

vicente

This is AN explanation.
Thanks! now, I understand the meaning.

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kainu Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 10 Rep Power: 12	Have a look on wordreference... It can be sarcastic. It depends on the situation. From what I read, with friends and in non-formal situation, you can use it. There's no problem. But in formal situation, better not to use it. Hope I've been helpful...

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