‘Thing’ may not seem the most exciting word, but it features in a very large number of informal expressions that are often used in conversation. ⠀ THE MAIN THING Starting with a very common spoken phrase, the main thing means ‘what is most important in this situation’: I don’t know how much money she earns but she’s happy and that’s the main thing. ⠀ THE WHOLE THING This expression can be used to mean ‘everything related to a particular activity or situation’: I love everything about teaching – the kids, my subject, being part of a team – the whole thing...

Песня My favourite things была исполнена в мюзикле "Звуки музыки" в 1965 году. Красивые мелодия и текст понравились зрителям и стали популярны. Попробуйте перевести слова и словосочетания из текста песни...