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the thing is
idiom
B2informal
used to introduce an explanation or an excuse: 问题是
The thing is, my parents like me to be home by ten o'clock.问题是，我父母想要我10点前回家。
The thing is, the shops close early on Sundays.问题是，商店星期天很早就关门。
used to emphasize the importance of what you are saying: 要紧的是
The thing is to keep a good distance from the car in front of you, when you're driving in snow.要紧的是，在雪地驾车时，你要和前面的车辆保持很远的距离。
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the thing is | American Dictionary
the thing is
idiom
infmlthis is the subject you have to consider:
The thing is, my car broke down, so how can I drive?
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