Sentences with phrase «to mean a thing»

There are plenty of things I could not prove — my mother's love, for instance — but that does not mean those things don't exist.

And the best we can do is pull ourselves up and be the person who doesn't say mean things and is always respectful.

The statistics bear the old phrase out — the typical divorce happens in the eighth year of marriage, which means things likely got particularly rough in year seven.

It's great to learn, read and soak up knowledge — but it doesn't mean a thing if you don't go out an apply it.

So just because your religion teaches you to think that abortion is morally wrong doesn't mean a thing in terms of whether or not abortion should be illegal.

Now, the chosen format means some things get left out: there are no extensive case studies, for instance.

People will say really mean things if they are protected by total anonymity.

This news doesn't mean a thing for anyone who has experience defensive driving.

The Internet can encourage the saying of mean things.

It also means things are kept fresh as you both have news to bring to the table when you're in each other's company.

Maybe that is because we believe or fear that words mean things when they really don't.

As you've probably noticed, Autumn is in the air, which means all things pumpkin!

Love is a word they use to confuse you, cause it sure doesn't mean a thing when the ball is in their court, don't believe me?

It usually means things like teaching your dog not to «counter surf» or steal things off the kitchen counter such as food, for example.

Brand names, history, branches on the prime corner of small towns — they don't mean a thing unless there's confidence.

After making a countless adjustments to fit this new lifestyle, I can say with confidence that change can often mean things are going to get better.

That would be a pretty mean thing to do to a player that has given so much to a club and is no longer first choice.

Yet that doesn't mean things always run smoothly.

That positive reinforcement about your idea doesn't mean a thing until someone actually pays you or until you see repeat, engaged visitors coming to your website.

A new coach following the international break meant things would certainly be different, but in a game like this anything could happen.

Another snow day means things the kids can do, cutting and coloring are right up our alley!

One dude reports using his Diaper Dude bag for «eight years and three additional kids,» meaning the thing helped him as he cared for four children in total.

If economic growth is leading to an increase in the demand for oil and bidding up its price, then the higher price means things are going well.

But the top leadership's fear of social unrest means things are unlikely to change soon.

It's the old ends and means thing again.

Imagine a world where you were never forgiven for every little mean thing you ever did.

So «good» in that context meant things ran smoothly, attendance and giving were up, but, people were in effect little tin soldiers.

This printer means things will change around here, and that includes the bare walls that make up most of our home!

Sleep hygiene means the things we do to promote sleep.

Yet AI's ability to learn on the job means things may be different this time.

I guess just because we can communicate across the world in seconds doesn't mean things ship that easily!

Also, the loose flow of the style means things aren't skin tight.

If we don't care about the big brands, design stars or celebrities, those colors will not mean a thing at all.

Of course, that lucrative summer release date and big action meant things would, and will continue to be, very hectic, all the way through release.

Great movie dialogue is at its funniest when you can quote a line that brings down the house but won't mean a thing out of context.

But if this is your business, being dependent on one retailer means things will eventually get difficult.

Safe assumptions mean things like paying to level up or pay real money for healing items or weapons and stuff.

Also, does the fact that we're warming the atmosphere faster than other times in the past mean things might happen somewhat faster?

Having a cellular connected watch connected to your cellular connected phone means things can get kind of weird when it comes to making calls and sending text messages.

All that tapping and holding means things aren't as seamless as you might like.

Getting angry and calling a friend a name or saying mean things about them is a typical childhood reaction to some conflict.

I always say, «People first, papers wait,» meaning things like updates and announcements that can be handled through paper or email can happen outside of staff meetings.

All the industry knowledge and customer service experience in the world wouldn't mean a thing if nobody knew — or remembered — who you are.

But since most suburban and rural districts hire from nearby colleges, this market mechanism won't mean a thing in much of the country.

Which means things are setting up for another run at a state crown.