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the question at issue is; the truth is that; you see (Lenochkadpr); the fact is (goroshko); the case is that; the case is; the thing is (the thing (about/with something/sb) is, idiom. used to introduce a problem about something/sb • The thing with Karl is, he's always late. OALD. 1. B2 INFORMAL used to introduce an explanation or an excuse: " The thing is, my parents like me to be home by ten o'clock. " The thing is, the shops close early on Sundays. 2. F0 used to emphasize the importance of what you are saying: " The thing is to be watchful even when you think your child is safe. CALD. Used to introduce the main point or issue I'd like to come, but the thing is, I just can't afford it. WT Alexander Demidov); the point being (NumiTorum); at the core (Maybe at the core of it, it has never been my style. VLZ_58); the truth is (что OLGA P.); the point is (kee46) |
