the idea

Idioms  

1. Also, the very idea. See under what's the idea.

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Example Sentences

There was more: like the idea that side light is the most human light.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

But by his third spring-training start, he had begun to come around to the idea.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

This size difference supports the idea that it was not simply a younger stage of the larger species.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

But back at Sweden's parliament, Forsell insists children should not be taught about AI before they've mastered other basic skills, and rejects the idea that the government's more traditional approach to education will broaden inequality.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

“Jessica’s sister? Who do you think you’re looking at? She doesn’t have a sister. Where did you get the idea that she has a sister?”

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott