the thing with/about
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: an important characteristic to know about (someone or something)
The thing with/about him is that he is not reliable.
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As noted above, the thing about walking pneumonia that distinguishes it from traditional pneumonia is the relative mildness of the symptoms.
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Erica Sloan, SELF, 23 Dec. 2024
That’s the thing about everyday pieces, they can be worn with just about everything in your closet.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2024
That’s the thing about making work that is not that expensive — the stakes are so much lower, so everyone just leaves you alone.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
Because the thing about it is: the POV shot is of Juliette Binoche, who was your girlfriend at the time.
—Nick Newman, IndieWire, 9 Dec. 2024
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Erica Sloan, SELF, 23 Dec. 2024
That’s the thing about everyday pieces, they can be worn with just about everything in your closet.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2024
That’s the thing about making work that is not that expensive — the stakes are so much lower, so everyone just leaves you alone.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
Because the thing about it is: the POV shot is of Juliette Binoche, who was your girlfriend at the time.
—Nick Newman, IndieWire, 9 Dec. 2024
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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 20 Jan. 2025.
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