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There's no such thing (as)

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2 April 2026

There's no such thing (as)

We use this expression to say that something does not exist.

Written: Yes

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

Have you ever seen a ghost?

Of course not. There's no such thing as ghosts. They don't exist.

Example 2

You know what they say, there's no such thing as a free lunch.

Sure, someone always wants something from you when they offer you lunch.

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