ifs and buts
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English[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
- ifs or buts (see usage note)
Noun[edit]
- Conditions, limitations or qualifications placed on something.
- I'm not happy with this contract. There are too many ifs and buts.
- Go and clean your room now, and no ifs or buts!
Usage notes[edit]
Typically ifs and buts when positive polarity, and ifs or buts when negative.