One does one's own thing even when others expect conformity.

In college, one did one's own thing, even when that meant skipping class to pursue art.

I'll finish this report, if it's the last thing I do.

At the construction site, it felt like one thing after another was going wrong.

When my grandmother tried the voice-activated coffee maker for the first time, she declared it the greatest thing since sliced bread.

When she showed me the new app, I told her it was the best thing since sliced bread for organizing my schedule.

When my aunt muttered 'they're only after one thing' as if it were a proverb, I reminded her that such sweeping statements about men are unfair.

Many locals say the new community café is the best thing since sliced pan, drawing crowds every morning.

First things first, let's secure the funding before we hire anyone.

I still remember the last big things we celebrated together.