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A thing: The English We Speak
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Samuel posted on 2025/11/22Ever wondered what people mean when they say something is 'a thing'? This fun BBC Learning English clip dives into this super common informal English phrase, showing you exactly how to use it in everyday conversations. You'll pick up practical vocabulary and get a glimpse into current social trends!
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US /frez/
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UK /freɪz/
- Noun
- Common expression or saying
- Section of musical notes in a piece of music
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To choose words to say what you mean clearly
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US /tɚm/
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UK /tɜ:m/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- Length of time something is expected to happen
- Transitive Verb
- To call; give a name to
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US /daʊt/
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UK /daʊt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Not being sure of something; lack of certainty
- A possibility that something is not as it appears or is stated to be.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To question the truth or certainty of something
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US /ˈfænsi/
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UK /'fænsɪ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To want to have or do something; feel like
- To imagine or suppose that something will happen
- Adjective
- Unusual and attractive in design
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