the thing is

US /ðə θɪŋ ɪz/
UK /ðə θɪŋ ɪz/
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masalahnya adalah, intinya adalah

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

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I'd love to help, but the thing is, I'm really busy this week.
Saya ingin sekali membantu, tapi masalahnya adalah, saya sangat sibuk minggu ini.
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He said he'd be here, but the thing is, he often forgets.
Dia bilang dia akan datang, tapi masalahnya adalah, dia sering lupa.
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