no buts

idiom

Meaning

Alternative form of no ifs, ands, or buts.

Examples

SIMPLE

Clean your room now, no buts.

CONTEXTUAL

I want you to finish your homework before dinner, and I want no buts about it.

COMPLEX

The manager demanded that the project be completed by Friday, allowing for no buts or excuses regarding the tight deadline.

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Last updated April 17, 2026