the thing with/about
idiom
: an important characteristic to know about (someone or something)
The thing with/about him is that he is not reliable.
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Here’s the thing about quarterbacks who can be quality starters in the NFL now, though: they all get drafted much higher than anticipated.
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Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2025
But here’s the thing about high-school reunions: Nothing changes.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Here’s the thing about leaks – even ones that seem small eventually spread.
—Shani Harmon, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Here’s the thing about essay writing services – they’re not all created equal.
—Rowan Briggs, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
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Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2025
But here’s the thing about high-school reunions: Nothing changes.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Here’s the thing about leaks – even ones that seem small eventually spread.
—Shani Harmon, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Here’s the thing about essay writing services – they’re not all created equal.
—Rowan Briggs, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
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“The thing with/about.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20thing%20with%2Fabout. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
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