I've seen the expression "great many thanks" at the end of many online postings and have always wondered if the expression is grammatically correct. It appears that a similar expression "a great many thanks" also seems quite popular and is a "standard" English expression.
Why is "a" great many thanks standard English and is "great many thanks" itself a good grammar English expression?
Any thought? Thank you.
Best Answer
The expression "a great many thanks" is used to sign off a written exchange (letter, email, etc). It is a standard phrase in that context, it is grammatically correct, but would appear old fashioned in spoken English. The phrase "a great many" means a large amount, but again would appear old fashioned.