be just the thing
be just the thing
To be the perfect solution, remedy, or way to address a particular problem or situation. When you've been on the road for weeks, a home-cooked meal and your own bed are just the thing. I'm sorry I was so cranky yesterday—a good night's sleep was just the thing I needed.
See also: just, thing
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
be just the ˈthing
(also be the very ˈthing less frequent) be exactly what you need or want: Hot lemon juice and honey is just the thing for a cold. A week by the sea, with plenty of swimming and walking, would be the very thing.See also: just, thing
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- serve (something) for (something or some reason)
- serve for
- get out of a jam
- be cooked to a turn
- table talk
- eat out
- make a meal (out) of (something)
- make a meal of
- make a meal of something
- make a meal of/out of something