no such thing
idiom
1
—used to say that a particular person, object, etc., does not really exist
A perfect person? There's no such thing.
—often + asThere is no such thing as a unicorn.
2
—used to say that one did not say or do something that someone believes or says one did
"He said that you're not going with us." "I said no such thing."
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—Andrew Rice, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2025
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Jennifer Maldonado, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
In relationships, there’s no such thing as a clean exit.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2025
There’s no such thing as using too much lube, so don’t worry about laying it on thick.
—Quispe López, Them., 17 Dec. 2025
Given the fleet of 142 boats is scheduled to set out from Sydney Harbour at 1pm on Boxing Day, there is no such thing as a relaxing family Christmas for those taking part.
—Andrew Rice, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for no such thing
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“No such thing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no%20such%20thing. Accessed 25 Dec. 2025.
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