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though but

idiom
Meaning

Used at the end of a sentence to add emphasis.


Examples
SIMPLE

The food was cold, it was tasty though.

CONTEXTUAL

I did not finish the entire book, but I enjoyed the first few chapters though.

COMPLEX

Although the journey was arduous and the weather remained unforgiving, the view from the summit was worth the effort though.

Anchors to
Related idioms1entry
  1. 01

    though I say it who should not

    Appended to a statement of self-praise, as a form of modest apology.

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