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The phrase "a very brief thing" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when referring to something that is short in duration or length, often in a casual or informal context.
Example: "I just need to tell you a very brief thing before we start the meeting."
Alternatives: "a quick matter" or "a short point".
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"And within the point which is a very brief thing two human beings are one," says another character, a duellist.
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I no longer mind these things because for a very brief period of time, these luxuries were taken away from me.
On stage I'm lost in this thing and it's a very brief respite".
"It's a very brief moment".
It was a very brief conversation.
It was a very brief visit.
Here's a very brief closing summary.
Bragg gives a very brief introduction ("Hello.
The relationship hits a very brief glitch.
It was a very brief meeting".
She sent in a brief memo and got a very brief negative reply.
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