the thing with/about
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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: an object or entity not precisely designated or capable of being designated
: an inanimate object distinguished from a living being
: a separate and distinct individual quality, fact, idea, or usually entity
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