something in it

Some element of truth to something. We just got a tip that the mayor may not run in the fall. I want you to find out if there is something in it. Don't just dismiss what he said because it sounded sarcastic—there's probably something in it.

anything/nothing/something ˈin it

any/no/some truth in what is being said: ‘Is there anything in the story that he is leaving the company?’ ‘No, I’m sure there’s nothing in it.’/‘Yes, I think there’s something in it.’

See also: anything, nothing, something

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

See also:

(I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
a/the feel of (something)
a straw will show which way the wind blows
a crack at (someone or something)
all right
(you) wanna make something of it?
a fast talker
all for the best
a thing of the past
a slew of (something)

References in periodicals archive

While agreeing with his colleagues that a restructuring of local and national political and economic relationships is required to solve Latin America's deforestation crisis (and that there is little reason to be optimistic), Schwartz wisely suggests that there has to be something in it for everyone.

The Social Causes of Environmental Destruction in Latin America

词组	something in it
释义	something in it something in it Some element of truth to something. We just got a tip that the mayor may not run in the fall. I want you to find out if there is something in it. Don't just dismiss what he said because it sounded sarcastic—there's probably something in it. See also: something Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. anything/nothing/something ˈin it any/no/some truth in what is being said: ‘Is there anything in the story that he is leaving the company?’ ‘No, I’m sure there’s nothing in it.’/‘Yes, I think there’s something in it.’ See also: anything, nothing, something Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you a/the feel of (something) a straw will show which way the wind blows a crack at (someone or something) all right (you) wanna make something of it? a fast talker all for the best a thing of the past a slew of (something) References in periodicals archive While agreeing with his colleagues that a restructuring of local and national political and economic relationships is required to solve Latin America's deforestation crisis (and that there is little reason to be optimistic), Schwartz wisely suggests that there has to be something in it for everyone. The Social Causes of Environmental Destruction in Latin America
随便看	chalk (something) up to (something) chalk up challenge challenged challenge on challenge (one) on (something) challenge (someone) to (something) challenge the status quo challenge to cham chamber chamber of commerce chameleon diet chammy champ champagne champagne taste and a beer pocketbook champagne taste and a beer wallet champagne taste on a beer budget champ at the bit champ at the bit, to champ down on (someone or something) champers chance chance (doing) (something)