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the thing is... the thing isThe main or fundamental issue or element (of what's being discussed). I agree with your point, but the thing is, if we agree to increase spending for education, then all sorts of other public utilities will go underfunded as a result.See also: thingthe (only) thing ˈis... (spoken) used before mentioning a worry or problem you have with something: I’d love to come — the only thing is I might be late.See also: thing |