Definition of the thing with/about
: an important characteristic to know about (someone or something)
The thing with/about him is that he is not reliable.
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“The thing with/about.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20thing%20with%2Fabout. Accessed 31 Jul. 2021.
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