thanks to vs thanks for

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samya.barham

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Hi there
which one is correct?
Thanks for/ to everybody's hard work.
Thanks
 

bhaisahab

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Hi there
which one is correct?
Thanks for/ to everybody's hard work.
Thanks

They are both correct. It depends on the context which one should be used..
 

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Thanks to (as a result of) everybody's hard work, the open day was a great success.
Thanks (gratitude) to everybody for their/your hard work. We could not have managed without you.
Thanks (gratitude) for everybody's hard work. We could not have managed without it/you.
 

samya.barham

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This means that it depends on my intention. Am I right?
 
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