the thing is
US /ðə θɪŋ ɪz/
UK /ðə θɪŋ ɪz/
1.
問題是, 關鍵是
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.
我很想幫忙，但問題是，我這週真的很忙。
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He said he'd be here, but the thing is, he often forgets.
他說他會來，但問題是，他經常忘記。