How to Pronounce "the very thing"
expression
thuh VER-ee thing
thuh VER-ee thing
Definition
Used to emphasize that something is exactly what is needed, wanted, or being talked about.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈvɛɹi/ /ˈθɪŋ
British English
ðə, ði/ /vˈɛɹi/ /θˈɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh VER-ee thing
UK
thuh VER-ee thing
Listen in Context
This book is the very thing I needed for my project.
A hot drink is the very thing on a cold day.
Is this the very thing you were looking for?
You fixed my computer—it's the very thing I needed!