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What is the meaning of "It's the thought that counts"?



 
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What is the meaning of "It's the thought that counts"? #1 (permalink) Mon Feb 09, 2009 19:52 pm   What is the meaning of "It's the thought that counts"?		  
what is the meaning and this common use

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What is the meaning of "It's the thought that counts"? #2 (permalink) Tue Feb 10, 2009 2:51 am   What is the meaning of "It's the thought that counts"?		  
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'It's the thought that counts' is usually used of gift-giving. It doesn't matter how little a gift costs; what is important is the feeling or thoughtfulness that the giver is expressing.
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