Some phrases with something

10. there's something in/to something: used to admit that someone's words are true or their ideas are successful etc:

• They had to concede that there was something in his teaching methods.  
• Do you think there's something to the rumours about Larry and Sue?

11. have something of something:  to have a few of the same features or qualities that someone else has:

• It was clear that Jenkins had something of his father's brilliance.
  

12. be something of a gardener/an expert etc: to know a lot about something or to be very good at something:

• Charlie's always been something of an expert on architecture.
  

13 something of a shock/surprise etc: [formal] used to say that something is a shock, surprise etc, but not completely or not in a strong or severe way:

• The news came as something of a surprise. 

16. make something of yourself: to become successful

... Longman, http://www.ldoceonline.com/dictionary/something