No buts Meaning in English
expression
ˈnoʊ/ /ˈbəts
NOH BUTS
nəʊ/ /bˈʌts
noh BUTS
Definition
A phrase used to refuse excuses or objections, telling someone that no excuses or arguments will be accepted.
Usage & Nuances
Informal; often used by parents, teachers, or in authority to end an argument. Commonly phrased as 'No ifs or buts.' Used when someone wants action without excuses. Don't use in formal writing.
Spanish: nada de peros - sin excusasPortuguese (BR): sem mas - nada de desculpasPortuguese (PT): sem mas - nada de desculpasChinese (Simplified): 没有借口 - 不许反驳Chinese (Traditional): 沒有藉口 - 不準頂嘴Hindi: कोई बहाना नहींArabic: لا أعذارBengali: কোনো কিন্তু নয় - কোনো অজুহাত নয়Russian: никаких отговорок - никаких «но»Japanese: 言い訳はなし - 反論はなしVietnamese: không nhưng nhị gì hết - không được biện hộKorean: 핑계 금지 - 변명하지 마Turkish: itiraz yok - mazeret yokUrdu: کوئی بہانے نہیں - کوئی اگر مگر نہیںIndonesian: tidak ada tapi - tanpa alasan
Example Sentences
You must finish your homework, no buts.
basic
Go to bed now—no buts!
basic
I want this room clean, no buts.
basic
You're going to that family dinner, no buts about it.
natural
I don't care how tired you are—no buts.
natural
You promised you’d help. No buts—just do it.
natural