# thus and so

idiom

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/thus-and-so
Updated: 2026-08-10

## Meaning

A generic thing; a placeholder name.

## Examples

- He told me this and so about his day.
- She explained the rules of the game, mentioning this and so, but I still feel confused.
- The witness described the events in detail, noting this and so, yet the jury remained unconvinced by the vague testimony.

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