| 单词 | there is such a thing as |
| 释义 | > as lemmasthere is such a thing as c. there is such a thing as: a phrase used to hint or suggest that the thing referred to exists and therefore must be taken into account; often used colloquially to convey a veiled threat. ΚΠ 1726 Bp. J. Butler 15 Serm. x. 199 It is manifest, that there is such a thing as this Self-partiality and Self-deceit. 1767 P. Gibbes Woman of Fashion II. 114 There is such a Thing as a Letter miscarrying. 1818 T. L. Peacock Nightmare Abbey xiii. 190 There is a girl concealed in this tower, and find her I will. There are such things as sliding pannels and secret closets. 1889 Sat. Rev. 23 Mar. 335/1 It may be said that there are such things as horsewhips, and it is thought that men have backs. < as lemmas |
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