THING OR TWO (ABOUT SOMEONE OR SOMETHING)

thing or two (about someone or something): translation

*a thing or two (about someone or something)

1. bits of information or criticism about someone or something; a few facts about someone or something. (*Typically: find out \thing or two (about someone or something); know \thing or two (about someone or something); learn \thing or two (about someone or something); tell someone \thing or two (about someone or something).) •

I told Bob a thing or two about cars.

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I know a thing or two about Mary that would really shock you.

2. a few points of criticism about someone or something. (*Typically: tell someone \thing or two (about someone or something).) •

I told her a thing or two about her precious little boy!

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Let me tell you a thing or two about your messy yard!