no such thing

phrase

1
—used to say that a particular person, object, etc., does not really exist
A perfect person? There's no such thing.
—often + as
There is no such thing as a unicorn.
2
—used to say that one did not say or do something that someone believes or says one did
"He said that you're not going with us." "I said no such thing."

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There is no such thing as loyalty and family in professional sports. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026 In the locker room, though, Canales said there was no such thing as an ugly win in the NFL. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 18 Oct. 2026 For politicians, there’s no such thing as an Official Truth Commission. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026 Haugen wants no such thing — but may have ended up doing so anyway. — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for no such thing

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“No such thing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no%20such%20thing. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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