Thanks For Nothing

Pronunciation: /θæŋks fɔr ˈnʌθɪŋ/

Definitions of thanks for nothing

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

Example Sentences

A1 Thanks for nothing is a phrase used to express disappointment or dissatisfaction.

A2 When my friend forgot my birthday, I told him 'thanks for nothing'.

B1 After waiting for hours, the customer said 'thanks for nothing' to the unhelpful staff.

B2 Despite all my hard work, my boss said 'thanks for nothing' when I asked for a promotion.

C1 The politician's empty promises left the voters feeling like they had received 'thanks for nothing'.

C2 The company's failure to deliver on their promises resulted in a lot of customers feeling like they had been given 'thanks for nothing'.

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

Example Sentences

A1 Thanks for nothing, I can't find my keys.

A2 Thanks for nothing, the bus is late again.

B1 Thanks for nothing, your advice didn't help at all.

B2 Thanks for nothing, the project is still behind schedule.

C1 Thanks for nothing, your lack of support is disappointing.

C2 Thanks for nothing, your incompetence has cost us the deal.

Examples of thanks for nothing in a Sentence

formal Despite all the effort we put in, the project still failed. Thanks for nothing.

informal I asked for your help and you just made things worse. Thanks for nothing.

slang I can't believe you bailed on me last minute. Thanks for nothing.

figurative Your lack of support really let me down. Thanks for nothing.

Grammatical Forms of thanks for nothing

• past tense: thanked for nothing
• plural: thanks for nothing
• comparative: more thanks for nothing
• superlative: most thanks for nothing
• present tense: thanks for nothing
• future tense: will thank for nothing
• perfect tense: have thanked for nothing
• continuous tense: is thanking for nothing
• singular: thank for nothing
• positive degree: very thankful for nothing
• infinitive: to thank for nothing
• gerund: thanking for nothing
• participle: thanked for nothing

Origin and Evolution of thanks for nothing

First Known Use: 1960 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'thanks for nothing' is believed to have originated as a sarcastic expression of displeasure or disappointment towards someone who has not been helpful or has done something unhelpful.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'thanks for nothing' has become a common idiom used to convey frustration or annoyance towards someone or a situation where one feels let down or disappointed.