How to Pronounce "a thing or two"
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈθɪŋ/ /ˈɔɹ/, /ɝ/ /ˈtu
uh THING or TOO
æɪ/ /θˈɪŋ/ /ˈɔː/ /tˈuː
uh THING aw TOO
Definition
This informal expression means 'some knowledge' or 'some experience' about a subject, usually said modestly or humorously.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈθɪŋ/ /ˈɔɹ/, /ɝ/ /ˈtu
British English
æɪ/ /θˈɪŋ/ /ˈɔː/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh THING or TOO
UK
uh THING aw TOO
Listen in Context
I know a thing or two about cooking.
My grandmother can teach you a thing or two about life.
He has learned a thing or two from his mistakes.
Stick with me and you’ll pick up a thing or two.