Meaning of the word "the thing is" in English

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the thing is

US /ðə θɪŋ ɪz/
UK /ðə θɪŋ ɪz/
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Phrase

1.

used to introduce a statement that explains the most important aspect of a situation or problem

Example:
I'd love to help, but the thing is, I'm really busy this week.
He said he'd be here, but the thing is, he often forgets.
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