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The phrase "a thing on" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts where you are referring to an object or concept that is related to or associated with something else.
Example: "There’s a thing on my desk that I can’t identify."
Alternatives: "an item regarding" or "a matter concerning".
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The same property which figures as the essence of a thing on one occasion becomes a very inessential feature on the other" (PP 959).
Seeing a thing on one side, we seek its double on the other side.
About a week ago, I wrote a thing on the internet challenging the notion that men are being emasculated by feminism.
"It's a thing on computers".
"It's not a thing on the roof.
"It's just a thing on the Internet".
Jumping off, like norovirus, is a thing on cruises.
I've got a thing on my knee, for example.
But previous games won't count for a thing on Sunday.
(Possession of such a thing on a race track will get you ruled off).
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Well, here's a thing - on the radio this week Gaillard said to me: "Problems can increase when there are cultural differences between the fans and the police.
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