Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
a-thing-or-two
idiom
/ə θɪŋ ɔr tu/
Definition
A phrase used to indicate that someone has some knowledge or experience about a particular topic.
Examples
- After years of traveling, she learned a thing or two about different cultures.
- He might not be a professional chef, but he knows a thing or two about cooking.
Meaning
To have a basic understanding or knowledge of something, often implying that a person is not an expert but knows more than nothing.
Synonyms
- some knowledge
- a bit
- a little
- a smattering
