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Meaning of have a thing going on | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To be in a casual or illicit romantic relationship.

informal

Examples

“Brad and Mary have⟳ a thing going on.”
“They’ve got a thing goin on.”
“They had a thing going on, but it's over now.”
“Me and Mrs. Jones / we got a thing goin on / we both know⟳ that it's wrong / but it's much too strong / to let⟳ it go now”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

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