How to Use a thing or two in a Sentence

a thing or two

noun
  • Brett Ormerod knows a thing or two about the ups and downs of the play-offs.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 23 May 2026
  • Smoove knows a thing or two about unscripted.
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 20 May 2026
  • Chastain knows a thing or two about winning World Cups.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
  • Martha Stewart knows a thing or two about making a home feel inviting.
    — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
  • Southerners know a thing or two about a solid dill pickle.
    — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
  • Paul Precissi knows a thing or two about pressure.
    — Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 19 June 2026
  • Kevin Greene knows a thing or two about strength, resilience and empathy.
    — Larry D. Urish, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
  • The 25-year-old knows a thing or two about relationships in the public eye.
    — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
  • That's certainly something Shakira knows a thing or two about.
    — ABC News, 7 May 2026
  • His new boss knows a thing or two about missing out on an interim gig before landing a full-time job down the road.
    — Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 17 June 2026
  • People who travel regularly have learned a thing or two about staying in hotels.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 June 2026
  • This new release focuses on rye grain, however, something that the Fins know a thing or two about.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
  • Fortunately, Hollywood knows a thing or two about that.
    — Marc Adelman, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
  • Javy López knows a thing or two about being a great catcher, both offensively and defensively.
    — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 15 May 2026
  • Sonoma, California — This valley knows a thing or two about weakness.
    — Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 21 June 2026
  • Our favorite outdoorsman, the Grumpy Gardener, has a thing or two to say about Bradford pear trees.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
  • With whizzbang attractions like bumper cars, surf simulators, and roller coasters, the world’s biggest cruise lines know a thing or two about good old family fun.
    — Kerry Spencer, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Martha Stewart knows a thing or two about what makes a house a home, so we were thrilled to see this popular accent chair from her line available for 59% off.
    — Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Upgrade your space with premium bedding from Cozy Earth or Brooklinen (these brands know a thing or two about comfort).
    — Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 June 2026
  • Fortunately, Iwerks knows a thing or two about Disney history.
    — Matthew Jacobs, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
  • There’s a reason companies like Apple turn to Ritz-Carlton to learn a thing or two about exceptional service.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • After two decades in the entertainment industry, Avan Jogia has definitely learned a thing or two.
    — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 29 May 2026
  • Tips for Letting Things Go As a home organizing expert, Ginsberg knows a thing or two about paring down.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
  • During that time, the former couple presumably learned a thing or two about each other, like the hyper-confessional style of writing Allen leans toward in her music.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 10 June 2026
  • Continuing that synthesis — of theory and practice, of short-term goals and long-term ambitions — is the challenge, and the next step is closing out a team that’s in the process learning a thing or two about itself.
    — Sean Gentille, New York Times, 28 May 2026
  • Six decades after the fact, even a straitlaced researcher such as myself can still wonder about a thing or two—an ex-CIA guy here, a Cuban paramilitary group there.
    — Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 20 June 2026
  • Kylie Jenner knows a thing or two about putting together a bold beach day look—and her recent Kylie Cosmetics trip to Turks and Caicos has served a resounding reminder.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 6 June 2026
  • Hidden in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, less than an hour from Knoxville, this 4,200-acre resort and working farm knows a thing or two about Southern hospitality.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
  • Food and drink Mostrador, Marram’s singular food concept, is an elevated counter service spot with Uruguayan flair (no wonder, as it is helmed by an Uruguayan team that knows a thing or two about fantastic beach food).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
  • Building a business post-Poppi Ten years after inventing Poppi, Ellsworth knows a thing or two about how to create a successful product—and for her, the key is all about authenticity.
    — Katie Moore, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026

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