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.

Examples of a thing in a Sentence

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At a 65% discount, the high price is a thing of the past. —

Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024 The sumptuous breakfast buffet stretches as far as the eye can see, and the nightly five-course dinner – with wine pairing – is a thing of rare culinary splendour. —

James Rampton, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024 Are date nights a thing of the past in your relationship? —

Mark Travers, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 While being an informed citizen who's up to date on the race and the candidates' stances and plans is admirable, there is such a thing as burning out on political news when the election is so emotional and heated. —

Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for a thing