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Meaning of ifs and buts | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

Conditions, limitations or qualifications placed on something.

plural, plural-only

Examples

“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!”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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