no such thing
Idioms-
Nothing like that, nothing of the kind, as in We've been looking for a car without air-conditioning, but no such thing is available . [Mid-1500s]
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On the contrary, certainly not, as in You thought I was quitting? No such thing ! [Mid-1700s]
Example Sentences
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It’s widely understood that there’s still no such thing as a one-and-done jet-lag cure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
"There is no such thing as so-called wrongful detention," the ministry's spokesman Lin Jian said.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
"There is no such thing as absolute immunity for federal officers who commit crimes in this state."
From Barron's ● May 18, 2026
The Skin Cancer Foundation notes also that you cannot build up a tolerance to sun exposure and “there is no such thing as a ‘solar callus.’”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2026
“There’s no such thing as magic,” I said.
From "Crenshaw" by Katherine Applegate
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