Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

no-such-thing

idiom

/noʊ sʌtʃ θɪŋ/

Definition

A phrase used to denote the nonexistence of something that was previously mentioned.

Examples

She insisted that there was no such thing as a free lunch.
Many believe in ghosts, but I think there’s no such thing.
When I asked if he could read my mind, he laughed and said there’s no such thing.

Meaning

Indicates that whatever is being referred to does not exist; a way to express skepticism or disbelief about the existence of a particular concept, object, or idea.