Synonym/definition/idiom-but that

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bhikkhu1991

#530461 Sat, 21 Jun 08 08:43 AM

Hello,

1. What is the definition of 'but that' or its synonym?

2. Is 'but that' an idiom?

3. Could you give me some examples of 'but that' in sentences?

I have recently found 'but that' under the subordinate conjunctions on the Internet, http://web.cn.edu/kwheeler/grammar_subordinate.html.

Thank you.

With best wishes.

bhikkhu1991

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Mister Micawber

#530467 Sat, 21 Jun 08 08:53 AM

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1. What is the definition of 'but that' or its synonym? -- But that = except that. It is more formal

2. Is 'but that' an idiom?-- No, it's a 'complex subordinator' (i.e . is more than a single word)

3. Could you give me some examples of 'but that' in sentences? -- Nothing would satisfy her but that I cater to her every whim.

Mister Micawber

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