thick of things
A central or major role in a situation; a position in which one is surrounded by or very involved in complex, changing events.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I like being in the thick of things at work.”
“She moved to the city to be in the thick of things during the festival.”
“By choosing to lead the project, he placed himself in the thick of things just as the crisis began to unfold.”
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all things considered
Generally speaking; in terms of the big picture.
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all things to all people
Someone or something that entirely satisfies the expectations of everyone, no matter how diverse and conflicting those expectations may be.
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blood is thicker than water
Family relations and loyalties are stronger than relationships with people who are not family members.
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come thick and fast
To arrive rapidly in large groups.
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finer things
That which is considered of a high quality, expensive or tasteful.
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hear things
To imagine that one hears sounds that are not actually real; to have auditory hallucinations.
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lay it on thick
To exaggerate or overstate a feeling or emotion.
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leave things alone
Synonym of let it be.
Last updated August 10, 2026