the thing is...
the thing is
The main or fundamental issue or element (of what's being discussed). I agree with your point, but the thing is, if we agree to increase spending for education, then all sorts of other public utilities will go underfunded as a result.
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the (only) thing ˈis...
(spoken) used before mentioning a worry or problem you have with something: I’d love to come — the only thing is I might be late.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017
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