| 词组 | a thing or two |
| 释义 | Idiom a thing or two[show/teach/tell etc.] (someone) a thing or two know a thing or two - to have a lot of practical skills and knowledge learnt through experience.Julie - now she could teach you a thing or two about dealing with men. (usually + about)a thing or twoSome 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. *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! thing or twoQuite 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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