but for
Except, except for; save for; not counting; were it not for; had it not been forExcept, except for; save for; not counting; were it not for; had it not been for.
» Tom says he has a little money with him, but not enough for a bus ticket.
Том каже, що у нього є з собою трохи грошей, але недостатньо для автобусного квитка. — deniko
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239 sentencesTom says he has a little money with him, but not enough for a bus ticket.
Том каже, що у нього є з собою трохи грошей, але недостатньо для автобусного квитка. — deniko
I have nothing but respect for Tom.
ruУ меня нет к Тому ничего, кроме уважения. — sharptoothed
We're all but ready for the cold winter.
Meaning
2 sensesExcept, except for; save for; not counting; were it not for; had it not been for.
I’d’ve attended but for the fact that the train was late.
Despite; in spite of
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