Just the thing for meaning in English

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Definition

I have just the thing for you!: I have just what you need! I am in possession of exactly what you are missing! I have something that will be perfect for you! idiom

Examples

  • "I know just the woman."
  • "I have just the thing for you!"
  • "Shareholder agreements must be taken seriously, and I'm just the woman to help you with that."
  • "Brent : Moira, I have just the thing for your winter blues."
Exercise 1
True or false?

The shop assistant tells Philip she can sell him a suit that will meet his needs.
True or false?

The shop assistant tells Philip she can sell him a suit that will meet his needs.
This statement is true. When Philip has described what he wants, the shop assistant (Nina) says "I have just the thing here". This means "I have exactly what you need right here". "Just the thing" means "the perfect item". Here's another example: "When you're feeling tired, a cup of strong coffee is just the thing (to wake you up)!".
This is not a false statement.

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