sure thing

A sports gambling term for a wager that the bettor has extreme confidence. Unfortunately, most people who really believe in the sure thing have gambling problems.

Bet the ranch on Indy covering vs. St. Louis. It's a sure thing.

by Henry G December 28, 2005

type thing

Used to describe something when you can't find a better way.

That car looks like a van type thing.

by umlikewhatever May 16, 2009

doing the wild thing

Fucking your brains out.

Hopefully with a partner. (Not the inflatable kind.)

by PeeBee February 26, 2004

that's a thing

a phrase used to introduce a concept, idea, or thing to someone, so that they may recognize and be aware that it exists

Guy: Do ants breathe?
Girl: Their exoskeletons absorb oxygen, but they don't have lungs.
Guy: No way, that's not true!
Girl: No dude, that's a thing!

by smallypants March 30, 2010

sure thing

A way of saying yes, usually used when one acquiesces or consents to a plan, decision, or request about which one is generally ambivalent. Typically read as "Whatever"

"Hey do you want to go grab lunch with me?" *excitedly*
"Sure thing" *flatly*

by tef1983 January 14, 2011

you good thing

Australian term related to "you beauty" or "you little ripper." Used when cheering on a horse of greyhound in a race, particularly if one has a wager on the race. Popularised during the Sydney Olympics on the Channel Seven TV show "The Dream" by Roy and HG

"Go you good thing!"

by Jim Bob May 13, 2005

Not a thing

dismissing an idea using "thing" to replace words like "problem" or "issue".

janet: oh, brad, i'm sorry! i slept with rocky!
brad: don't worry about it. it's not a thing.

by Flakey Tart October 21, 2010