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вообще-то (suburbian); на самом деле (suburbian); если честно (suburbian); по сути (suburbian); суть дела состоит в том; вопрос в том (linton); дело в том, что; дело в том (the thing (about/with something/sb) is, idiom. used to introduce a problem about something/sb • The thing with Karl is, he's always late. OALD. 1. B2 INFORMAL used to introduce an explanation or an excuse: " The thing is, my parents like me to be home by ten o'clock. " The thing is, the shops close early on Sundays. 2. F0 used to emphasize the importance of what you are saying: " The thing is to be watchful even when you think your child is safe. CALD. Used to introduce the main point or issue I'd like to come, but the thing is, I just can't afford it. WT Alexander Demidov); вопрос в том, что (this is what must be considered The thing is, my car is being repaired, so how can I get groceries for the weekend? Cambridge Dictionary of American Idioms Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2003. Alexander Demidov); суть в том, что (Alexander Demidov); всё дело в том, что; фишка в том, что (Марчихин); всё дело в том |
