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English. Publisher. Harcourt Brace (US) Michael Joseph (UK) Publication date. 1967. Followed by. Father's Day. The Thing of It Is... is a 1967 novel written by William Goldman about Amos McCracken, a 31-year-old man who has written a popular show tune and who is having marriage troubles.
- William Goldman
- United States
- 1967
- 1967
The main or fundamental issue or element (of what's being discussed). A longer variant of "the thing is." I agree with your point, but the thing of it is, if we agree to increase spending for education, then all sorts of other public utilities will go underfunded as a result! See also: of, thing.
B2 informal. used to introduce an explanation or an excuse: The thing is, my parents like me to be home by ten o'clock. The thing is, the shops close early on Sundays. used to emphasize the importance of what you are saying: The thing is to keep a good distance from the car in front of you, when you're driving in snow.
the thing (about/with something) is (spoken) used to introduce an important fact, reason, or explanation: I know you want to expand the business. The thing is, we haven't got the money to do that. I'm really sorry I didn't call you. The thing is, I've been really busy lately.
"The thing of it" is an English idiom. It is used to refer to a particular aspect, circumstance, or situation related to a topic being discussed. Examples in Sentences. Here are three examples of the idiom "the thing of it" used in a sentence: The thing of it is, we can't ignore the potential risks associated with this project.
the thing of it. ( idiomatic, colloquial) The important point to consider. Usage notes [ edit] In casual speech, and occasionally in casual writing, the verb be following this phrase is doubled, as "The thing of it is, is ..." or "The thing of it was, was ..." Categories: English terms with audio links. English lemmas. English nouns.
The Thing of It Is. William Goldman. 3.55. 88 ratings7 reviews. A young couple goes on vacation in London, Rome and Venice, in the hope of salvaging their faltering marriage.
