just the thing

idiom

: the thing that is most likely to be helpful : the best or perfect thing
I have just the thing for your hair.
He always does/says just the right thing to make me feel better.
Chicken soup is just the thing for a cold.

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This new gizmo sounds like just the thing for someone in your life who's already got everything: a portable printer that puts art on your plate. Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 24 July 2025 Gym shorts are quite literally built to move around in—just the thing when taking five steps outside can feel like running a marathon. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 17 July 2025 In an airplane cabin on an early-morning flight, a hot cup of coffee or tea might sound like just the thing to keep you cozy and alert. Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 1 July 2025 As Formula 1 continues to have discussions about the future of its U.S. media rights, the racing property is hoping the strong opening for a new feature film starring Brad Pitt may be just the thing to help push those talks over the finish line. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for just the thing

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“Just the thing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/just%20the%20thing. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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