# the thing of it

idiom

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/the-thing-of-it
Updated: 2026-08-10

## Meaning

The important point to consider.

## Examples

- The thing of it is, we need more time.
- I know you want to leave early, but the thing of it is that the project is not finished yet.
- While the committee debated the minor details, the chairperson reminded them that the thing of it was the urgent need for a sustainable long-term strategy.

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