here's the thing

Meaning

1. Editorial100% of films

   Used in conversation to introduce the main point, a key fact, or a catch before stating it.

   Well, here's the thing. It doesn't do so well in the cold.

In the movies · 21

• Well, here's the thing. It doesn't do so well in the cold.Ant-Man2015
• Here's the thing. I hit. I hit the bet big.Uncut Gems2019
• Well, here's the thing, sweet potato. You ain't leavin' Sunnyside.Toy Story 32010
• Here's the thing.The Lego Movie2014
• And here's the thing, bro. Here's the thing.Free Guy2021
• Here's the thing.Sex and the City2008
• Here's the thing.Gangs of New York2002
• Here's the thing.Being John Malkovich1999

Learn it in full scenes

• Uncut Gems2019
  • Collectors Come to Howard's Showroom
  • Howard and Dinah Fight Then Make Up
  • Kevin Garnett Shops for Jewelry
• The Lego Movie2014
  • Emmet Follows the Instructions
  • Emmet's Morning Routine in Bricksburg
  • Emmet Touches the Piece of Resistance
• Free Guy2021
  • Guy's Morning in Free City
  • Guy Orders a Cappuccino
  • Blue Shirt Guy Breaks the Rules

More everyday phrases

• i knew it
• i told you so
• sorry about that
• you're joking
• good afternoon
• got it
• get used to it
• wait for me
• let's go
• where have you been
• between you and me
• you okay