very thing, the
the very thing
Exactly what is most ideal, desired, or useful in a particular moment or situation. I'm telling you, when you're hungover, a big basket of French fries is the very thing! I have the very thing to wear with a dress that color.
See also: thing, very
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
very thing, the
Exactly what is needed or wanted, as in That hat's the very thing to complete the costume. This idiom, which uses very to denote exact identity, was first recorded in 1768.
See also: very
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- just the thing
- the very thing
- very thing
- shitshow
- under control
- hit rock bottom
- hit/reach rock bottom
- reach (rock) bottom
- been bobbing for fries
- up to the gills