IdiomDaily Life
English
Englishno ifs, ands, or buts
Meaning: Without any excuses or exceptions.
Example: “You're going to bed at nine, no ifs, ands, or buts.”
Origin: Objections often begin with "if," "and" or "but." Versions are found from the 16th century; the American form is common from the 20th century.
Equivalents in other languages
French: Y a pas à tortiller du cul Literally: There's no wiggling one's backside
More English idioms
- strong as an ox Very strong.
- holy cow! An exclamation of surprise.
- clear as day Completely obvious.
- nothing doing Refusal; there is no chance of that happening.
- be in the know To have information that most people do not have.
- have had it up to here To be completely fed up.
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