How to Pronounce "that's the thing"
expression
THATS thuh THING or THATS thee THING
THATS thuh THING or THATS thee THING
Definition
This phrase is used to highlight the most important point or the main issue in a conversation. It often introduces an explanation or the real reason behind something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðæts/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈθɪŋ
British English
ðæts/ /ðə, ði/ /θˈɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THATS thuh THING or THATS thee THING
UK
THATS thuh THING or THATS thee THING
Listen in Context
That's the thing—I can't go because I have work.
He seems nice, but that's the thing—we don't really know him.
That's the thing about cats—they can be very independent.
I'd love to travel more, but that's the thing—I can't afford it right now.