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sweet young thing

idiom

An attractive young woman.


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  1. 01

    be a thing

    To exist, or to be available, widespread, possible, or a common practice.

  2. 02

    best thing since sliced bread

    Alternative form of greatest thing since sliced bread.

  3. 03

    best thing since sliced pan

    Alternative form of greatest thing since sliced bread.

  4. 04

    bright young thing

    One who is youthful, clever, eager, and high-spirited in manner and attractive in appearance.

  5. 05

    chance'd be a fine thing

    Synonym of no chance or fat chance, with a somewhat more cheerful attitude.

  6. 06

    do one's own thing

    To do what one considers to be best suited or most satisfying for oneself; to do what expresses one's distinctive interests or talents; to do as one chooses.

  7. 07

    do the decent thing

    To take the most honorable or appropriate course of action, even if is not necessarily in the person's own interests.

  8. 08

    do the right thing

    To do what is ethical or just.

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