Fixed expressions
Idioms
English fixed expressions — phrases whose meaning isn't obvious from the individual words. Each entry shows the meaning, an example sentence, and its register.
Idioms containing thing, including its inflections. Clear word filter
3 idioms
no free lunch
CEFR B1everything has a cost; you cannot get something for nothing
Neutral
Matching variant: there's no such thing as a free lunch
one of those things
CEFR B2an odd or unfortunate situation accepted as unavoidable and not worth further explanation
Neutral
bright young thing
CEFR C1a clever, lively, attractive young person with strong social appeal
Neutral