no such thing

phrase

1

—used to say that a particular person, object, etc., does not really exist

A perfect person? There's no such thing.

—often + as

There 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."

Examples of no such thing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Platonic ideal of transcendent forms that exist in eternity is another block to progress, because, strictly speaking, there is no open future and no such thing as invention. — Literary Hub, 20 Aug. 2026

For casting directors, there is no such thing as a small part. — Matt Minton, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026

And yet most of us understand that there’s no such thing as a free lunch. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

How to Score Freebies There may be no such thing as a free lunch, but a free drink, appetizer, or dessert might be another story. — Meena Thiruvengadam, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026