that's the thing

A phrase used to introduce a rebuttal, counterargument, or disagreement. Usually said with emphasis. Often preceded by but, see, or hmmm.

A: They're not overrated; they actually have a lot of good songs.
B: See, that's the thing. I don't think I've heard one song of theirs that I liked!

by korean_darkness October 19, 2006

Thinging

The act of having a "thing" or pseudo-relationship

Dude 1: Yo man, aren't she and Thomas dating?
Dude 2: No dude, they were just thinging, she's available.

by InnesEmil December 2, 2010

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

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

a thing

dating but isn't official yet, still counts as dating though.

I think Stacy and Jamie are "a thing".

by Ectoooooo April 15, 2020

The Thing

It is in every classroom. The thing.
Strange and different. The thing.
It silently watches you.
You know what Thing I’m talking about, because the Thing is everywhere.

The Thing in my classroom is so creepy! I feel like it’s watching me wherever I go.

by I_Am_Bored🙃 May 25, 2021

The Thing

You know, the thing.

You know...the thing...

by eatingapenis February 7, 2021