the thing is
US /ðə θɪŋ ɪz/
UK /ðə θɪŋ ɪz/
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问题是, 关键是
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.
我很想帮忙，但问题是，我这周真的很忙。
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He said he'd be here, but the thing is, he often forgets.
他说他会来，但问题是，他经常忘记。