a thing
idiom
: anything
—used in negative statements
I can't see a thing without my glasses on.
The guests will be here soon, and I don't have a thing (that is appropriate) to wear.
Don't worry about a thing. I'll take care of everything.
She doesn't look a thing like her older sister.
His new album doesn't sound a thing like his last one.
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After visiting 45 states and over 15 countries, she’s learned a thing or two about packing the perfect bag and getting through TSA security with ease.
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Bria McNeal, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2025
Ina Garten knows a thing or two about a good dinner party.
—Alex Ross, People.com, 31 May 2025
Nurses, who know a thing or two about staying on their feet, swear by the Tiosebon Slip-On Walking Shoes, a lightweight, breathable sneaker with more than 11,000 five-star ratings on Amazon.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 30 May 2025
That’s a thing that's always going around, even in the drag community.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 29 May 2025
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Bria McNeal, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2025
Ina Garten knows a thing or two about a good dinner party.
—Alex Ross, People.com, 31 May 2025
Nurses, who know a thing or two about staying on their feet, swear by the Tiosebon Slip-On Walking Shoes, a lightweight, breathable sneaker with more than 11,000 five-star ratings on Amazon.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 30 May 2025
That’s a thing that's always going around, even in the drag community.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 29 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for a thing
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“A thing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20thing. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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