Definition there is something about in British English

there is something about phrase

phrase

used for saying that someone or something has a particular quality but you are not certain what it is

Example

There was something about his face that reminded me of my uncle.

Example

There's something about Christmas that makes everyone behave like children.

Example

There was something rather strange about the way he talked.

Synonyms and related words

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