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ifs and buts

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

Conditions, limitations or qualifications placed on something.

plural, plural-only

Equivalents

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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See also

ifs, ands, or buts IFSC IFSMA IFSTA IFT iftaar

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