I actually like them; the thing is, I can't stand their neighbours, that's why I don't visit them.
Aslında onları seviyorum, olay şu: Komşularından hiç hazetmiyorum, bu yüzden onları ziyaret etmiyorum.
I'd like to come, but the thing is, I just can't afford it.
The thing is, my car is being repaired, so how can I get groceries for the weekend?.
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