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What does it mean?
A brief expression of gratitude directed at an object or person named Thing.
In plain terms
I am thankful to Thing.
What can you take from it?
Say thanks when you appreciate something.

Where it applies

  • thanking an object
  • casual acknowledgment

Putting it to work

  • expressing thanks

Questions to consider

  • What is Thing?
  • Why thank an object?

Another view

The context is unclear without knowing what Thing is.

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