Synonyms

the thing

Idioms

Also, the in thing. Something in style or vogue, the latest trend. For example, Wearing oversized clothes is the thing these days, or Vans and sports utility vehicles have been the in thing for some time now. The first term dates from the mid-1700s; the second, which uses in in the sense of “popular,” dates from the mid-1900s. Also see the latest.

Example Sentences

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"The thing with Peaky is that people do tend to watch it on their own or in their house but this is a chance for people to watch it together," Knight added of the movie experience.

From BBC

That’s the thing I would love to do in the next five, 10 years.

From The Wall Street Journal

The thing for me that was the biggest difference-maker was I loved being on set.

From The Wall Street Journal

The thing was, I didn’t know what I’d want advice about.

From Literature

“But the thing I care about most is that you’re picking up a copy for me. Well, and that you’re going to see her and that’ll be huge for you. But I want my copy. And I want it pristine. No scuffs, no dings.”

From Literature

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