it has something to it vs it has something about it

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They convey a similar meaning, indicating that there is a certain quality or characteristic present in something. The choice between the two may depend on personal preference or the specific context in which they are used.

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it has something to it

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to convey that something possesses a particular quality or characteristic.

This phrase is used to describe that there is a specific aspect or quality present in something that makes it interesting, appealing, or unique.

Examples:

I can't quite put my finger on it, but this painting has something to it that draws me in.
There's something to his argument that makes a lot of sense.
The new restaurant has something to it that sets it apart from the others in town.

Alternatives:

it has something about it
it has a certain quality to it
it has a unique charm to it
it has an appealing aspect to it
it has a special vibe to it

it has something about it

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to convey that something possesses a particular quality or characteristic.

This phrase is used to express that there is a specific aspect or quality present in something that makes it interesting, appealing, or unique.

Examples:

There's something about her that makes her stand out in a crowd.
The old house has something about it that gives it a mysterious feel.
The song has something about it that brings back memories.

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For a perfume to remain in production for 99 years, it has to have something special about it that has kept women interested and men enamored, and in Houbigant's Quelques Fleur perfume this is certainly the case.
I mean, I guess it has something to do with my particular brain chemistry, something about that works.
I guess you could say the Overlook Hotel... has something about it that's like shining.
Something about its transmission And the way it manifests.
Please, do something about it.
Something about it felt... unfinished.
Mom, a list dish has something about the party.
Either do something about it or don't do something about it.
We keep on talking about shared responsibilities and now we can do something about it.
I just... something about it.
And we can do something about it.
The next time I get slapped I better do something about it.
I heard something about it at police headquarters.
No, somebody wrote me something about it.
You've been dying to say something about it.
Something about it makes you want to whisper.
There was something about it that puzzled me.
There's something about it. It's like a Mini that smokes Gauloises.
I guess something about it just really stayed with me.
Gibson and Burns tried to do something about it.

Alternatives:

it has something to it
it has a certain quality to it
it has a unique charm to it
it has an appealing aspect to it
it has a special vibe to it

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