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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
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But of course
What does the phrase 'but of course' mean?
I know 'of course' means obviously yes, however I was wondering what the 'but' means in this expression and when do we use it. If you could give an example as well, thanks.
I know 'of course' means obviously yes, however I was wondering what the 'but' means in this expression and when do we use it. If you could give an example as well, thanks.
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This is part of what a dictionary says about but : " but , conj. 1. on the contrary; yet: My brother went, but I did not.
- This is part of what a dictionary says about but : " but , conj.
- 1.
- on the contrary; yet: My brother went, but I did not.
- 2.
- except; save: She was so overcome with grief she could do nothing but weep.
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This is part of what a dictionary says about but:
"but, conj.
1. on the contrary; yet: My brother went, but I did not.
2. except; save: She was so overcome with grief she could do nothing but weep.
3. unless; if not; except that (fol. by a clause, often with that expressed): Nothing would do but that I should come in.
4. without the circumstance
"but, conj.
1. on the contrary; yet: My brother went, but I did not.
2. except; save: She was so overcome with grief she could do nothing but weep.
3. unless; if not; except that (fol. by a clause, often with that expressed): Nothing would do but that I should come in.
4. without the circumstance
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I see 'but' before 'of course' just emphasizes or intensifies one's affirmation to something.
Thank you, CB, for your helpful response.
Thank you, CB, for your helpful response.
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