the thing is
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the thing is(
thuh
thihng
ihz
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (colloquial) (general)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. lo que pasa es que
What's taking you so long to get ready? - The thing is I don't really want to go to the party.¿Por qué te tardas en prepararte? - Lo que pasa es que no quiero ir a la fiesta.
b. el asunto es que
Where's the dog? - See, the thing is he got out of the yard earlier today.¿Dónde está el perro? - Mira, el asunto es que se escapó del patio hace un rato.
c. la cosa es que (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Toby, the thing is your snoring is bothering us.Toby, la cosa es que tus ronquidos nos están molestando.
d. la cuestión es que
Mom, the thing is I'm an adult, and I want to move out.Mamá, la cuestión es que soy adulto y quiero mudarme.
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