Meaning of said the thing | Babel Free
Definitions
Used to point out when a character in a work of fiction has spoken the title of the work they appear in, or has spoken an iconic phrase.
Examples
“Doc Brown: "If we could somehow harness this lightning, channel it into the flux capacitor, it just might work⟳. Next Saturday night, we're sending you back... to the future!" Viewer: "He said it! He said the thing!"”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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