it's a... thing
it's a (type of person) thing
Something is only understood or appreciated by a certain type of person or group of people. I know it seems like they're really insulting each other, but they're actually being really friendly. Banter like that is just an Irish thing, I guess. I can't help but stop at every bridge I cross and examine the workmanship. It's an engineer thing.
See also: of, thing
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
it’s a... thing
(informal) it is something that only a particular group understands: You wouldn’t understand the attraction of fast cars — it’s a man thing.See also: thing
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- it's a (type of person) thing
- big with
- big with (someone)
- big with someone
- be ahead of (someone's or something's) time
- be ahead of/before/in advance of your time
- it's an ill bird that fouls its own nest
- trash talk
- not be lost on (someone)
- not stand for (something)