a thing or two
a thing or two
Some varying amount of pertinent information or pointed criticism (about something). Hey, I know a thing or two about art—I was an art history major in college, you know! It was my plan to go in and tell the boss a thing or two about the company's crappy work environment, but when he offered me a huge promotion I didn't exactly feel prepared to have it out with him.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
*thing or two (about someone or something)
1. bits of information or criticism about someone or something; a few facts about someone or something. (Typically: find out ~; know ~; learn ~; tell someone ~.) I told Bob a thing or two about cars. I know a thing or two about Mary that would really shock you.
2. a few points of criticism about someone or something. (Typically: tell some-One ~.) I told her a thing or two about her precious little boy! Let me tell you a thing or two about your messy yard!
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
thing or two
Quite a lot, as in You can count on Bob to tell you a thing or two about Iran. This term is nearly always an understatement. [Mid-1800s] Also see under know all the answers.
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- thing or two
- express (oneself)
- express oneself
- art
- art for art's sake
- be art and part of
- be art and part of (something)
- have a thing about
- have a thing about (someone or something)
- get (a lot of) stick (from someone)