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The thing is…

A1 A2 B1- B1 B2 C1

A: Can you give me the report tomorrow?
B: Normally I’d love to. The thing is, I’ve got to be in Ostrava office all day today, so …

We use this expression to introduce a problem.

You can use this phrase in ………… language.

 Spoken
 Written
 Informal

Example 1
A: Can you give me the report tomorrow?
B: Normally I’d love to. The thing is, I’ve got to be in Ostrava office all day today, so …

Example 2
A: Don’t you like milkshake?
B: Oh yes, I do. The thing is, I’m on a diet.

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