not a thing

Example Sentences

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"The lies are so deep and so wicked that not a thing can be believed that came out of his mouth," Cherkasky said in his closing statements, calling Saxon "a professional victim".

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

Back then people frowned at the notion of eating between meals, so snacking was not a thing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

"Traditional medicine is not a thing of the past," WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a video released ahead of the three-day conference.

From Barron's • Dec. 17, 2025

There’s this thing about being an artist and having another job, it’s not a thing.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2025

“So, what’s typical these days? When I was in high school, everyone wore floor length, but I hear that’s not a thing anymore.”

From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli