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yanogator
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In the US, "Thanks a bunch" means the same as "Thank you". Of course, both phrases can be used sarcastically. Bruce |
6 May 2011
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Zora
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I have to agree with Bruce. I �ve never heard that "thanks a bunch" was anything different than a "Thank you".
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6 May 2011
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spinney
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That would be a "tone-of-voice thing" to make it sarcastic. The same could be said for "please" or "your welcome" etc. Easy to understand the confusion if you watch a lot of comedies in English though. |
6 May 2011
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amyi
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I �m interested to read that "Thanks a bunch" is meant sincerely in the US and Canada! In Britain, I think that it sounds sarcastic whatever tone you use! |
7 May 2011
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spinney
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I think that �s just the English (people). Lol! I think I see what you mean though. Like "whatever" meaning "it does �n �t matter which." But in the UK we also tend to say "Thank �s a lot" with a tendency to sarcasm, too. I suppose it all depends on the people you talk to and in what context.
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8 May 2011
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