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Kjs980508 Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Does this mean....

But for the bacteria that help break down the food in your body, you would be in big trouble.
In this sentence, does "But for" mean the same as "Without" or "Were it not for"?
  

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You are absolutely correct. In your example you could replace "but for" with either "without" or "were it not for".

— Amgc

  • You are absolutely correct.
  • In your example you could replace "but for" with either "without" or "were it not for".
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You are absolutely correct. In your example you could replace "but for" with either "without" or "were it not for".
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