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The Vocab Man - Fluent Vocabulary

#15 - The thing is

Apr 17, 2020
In this episode, they discuss the expression 'the thing is' and its usage for explanations or excuses. They cover topics such as mental health crisis, hotel competition, sounding natural, availability of transcripts, and creating fitness careers. Institutions often use vague language without clear definitions.
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  • 'The thing is' is an expression used to introduce an explanation or excuse, emphasizing the importance of what is being said.
  • Transcripts of audio files are now available in the show notes, enabling better understanding and learning from the content.

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The expression 'the thing is'

'The thing is' is an expression used to introduce an explanation or excuse. It emphasizes the importance of what is being said. In the podcast, the host discusses how the expression is commonly used, particularly in the context of mental health crises and the hotel industry. It is suggested that using this expression can make conversations sound more natural.

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