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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This solar paint could make plugging in EVs a thing of the past.
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Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
As a long-time repeat wearer, Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales knows a thing or two about how to give a wardrobe staple a new lease of life.
—Emily Chan, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
Either way, hangnails and dry fingertips will be a thing of the past with these hyper-hydrating cuticle-care products.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 6 Dec. 2024
The two-time World Series champion knows a thing or two about pitching in the postseason.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
As a long-time repeat wearer, Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales knows a thing or two about how to give a wardrobe staple a new lease of life.
—Emily Chan, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
Either way, hangnails and dry fingertips will be a thing of the past with these hyper-hydrating cuticle-care products.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 6 Dec. 2024
The two-time World Series champion knows a thing or two about pitching in the postseason.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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“A thing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20thing. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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