"thing is" meaning in All languages combined

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Phrase [English]

Audio: En-au-the thing is.ogg
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  1. Alternative form of the thing is Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: the thing is
    Sense id: en-thing_is-en-phrase-Q0CUhFK8 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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