This is lesson 22 from Idiom Part 4. Each idiom is followed by its definition and examples. After you learn them, you can use them in your daily conversation.
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Idioms Related To Something Anything or Nothing
English Idiom Part 4- Lesson 22- Idioms Using “Thing”
1- First things first = The most important tasks should be done before anything else.
First things first, let’s finish the report before we discuss the next project.
2- It’s just one of those things = An unavoidable or unfortunate event that happens without clear reason.
Don’t worry about the mistake, it’s just one of those things.
3- One thing after another = Many problems or issues have happened continuously.
This week has been terrible. It’s been one thing after another.
4- First thing in the morning = Right at the beginning of the day.
I’ll call the supplier first thing in the morning.
5- A thing or two about = To be knowledgeable or experienced in something.
She knows a thing or two about digital marketing.
6- There is no such thing = Used to express disbelief or rejection of an idea.
There is no such thing as a perfect job.
7- It amounts to the same thing = Two situations or statements have the same result or meaning.
Whether you leave now or in an hour, it amounts to the same thing.
8- The first thing = Something done or noticed right away.
The first thing I noticed was how quiet the office was.
9- Make a big thing about it = To exaggerate or overreact to a situation.
He forgot your birthday don’t make a big thing about it.
10- All things considered = Taking everything into account.
All things considered, the event went smoothly.
11- The thing is = Used to introduce an explanation or issue.
The thing is, I already promised to help someone else.
12- Seeing things = Imagining something that isn’t really there.
I thought I saw a shadow, but maybe I was just seeing things.
13- Do your own thing = Act independently, do what you want.
He’s never followed trends, he just likes to do his own thing.
14- Doing things by halves = To do something incompletely or with little effort.
She never does her work by halves, it’s always thorough and polished.
15- Best thing since sliced bread = Something outstanding or very useful.
This new phone is the best thing since sliced bread!
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Idioms Related To To-infinitive
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