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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a thing going" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to refer to an ongoing situation, activity, or relationship that is currently in progress or functioning.
Example: "They have a thing going that seems to be working well for both of them."
Alternatives: "a situation happening" or "an arrangement in place".
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He and I had a thing going at some point.
Those two have a thing going out there.
"As a result of that I've decided there's a bit of a thing going around about selfies".
He has a thing going with the wondrous Nakia (Lupita Nyong'o).
"The Kings have a thing going against us right now," Jefferson said.
Generations to come will always have "a thing going on with Mrs Jones".
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It is when a thing goes from being its own to being yours".
#Dogsatpollingstations...this is a thing!!! Go vote Elphie!!! pic.twitter.com/ly3YEMs0GP.
#Dogsatpollingstations...this is a thing!!! Go vote Elphie!!! pic.twitter.com/ly3YEMs0GP— Alicia Hawdon (@misslis71) May 7 , 2015
Can you ever make a thing gone for good?
"I think confidence is a key thing going into a world T20 tournament".
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