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

Recent Examples on the Web

Comedian Jesus Trejo knows a thing or two about crafting comedy out of personal experiences. —Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2024

Brent Jacquette knows a thing or two about college sports. —Anna Betts, New York Times, 25 May 2024

The company has won in Japan’s Kanda Curry Grand Prix — yes, that’s a thing, celebrating this specific type of dish. —John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 22 May 2024

The 18th century thought leader would likely have a thing or two to say about the 17th wealthiest person in the world trying to emulate his philosophy. —Bychloe Berger, Fortune, 24 May 2024