no such thing

idiom

1
used to say that a particular person, object, etc., does not really exist
A perfect person? There's no such thing.
often + as
There is no such thing as a unicorn.
2
used to say that one did not say or do something that someone believes or says one did
"He said that you're not going with us." "I said no such thing."

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The Bears have depth at that position, but there’s no such thing as having too many cornerbacks. Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 4 Dec. 2024 Yankee Candle Spiced Pumpkin Scented Candle There’s no such thing as too many candles in the fall and winter, and this popular Yankee Candle captures the homey, inviting smells of the season. Clara McMahon, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024 And if that happens, there’s no such thing as a mistake to be made. Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2024 Apparently, in 1927, there was no such thing as asking for a second copy. Sloane Crosley, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for no such thing 

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“No such thing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no%20such%20thing. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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