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Discover a new phrase each day to use in your English! These are special phrases and sayings that English speakers use all the time, but you don't often see these phrases in English course books or other study material. Visit daily to learn some popular English phrases on a regular basis.
2nd April 2024

There's no such thing (as)

We use this expression to say that something does not exist.
Usage
Written: 
Yes
Spoken: 
Yes
Formal: 
No
Informal: 
Yes
Example 1
Have you ever seen a ghost?
Of course not. There's no such thing as ghosts. They don't exist.
Example 2
You know what they say, there's no such thing as a free lunch.
Sure, someone always wants something from you when they offer you lunch.

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