单词 | but of course |
释义 | > as lemmasbut of course (a) Used to emphasize a following word or statement. Especially in representations of the speech of French speakers. Frequently in but of course. [Compare French mais oui (see mais oui int.), mais énormément, etc.] ΚΠ 1887 ‘M. Corelli’ Thelma II. ii. ii. 157 ‘I believe you would do it if I asked you!’ he said. ‘But, of course!’ 1929 E. Scott Randalls Round 86 ‘You are making alterations in your church here, are you not?’..‘But yes, Monsieur.’ 1992 R. Stone Outerbridge Reach xxv. 181 ‘Duffy adores you’... ‘Really?’ ‘Oh, but absolutely.’ 1999 J. Elliot Unexpected Light (2000) vi. 218 But of course! A bird, a phoenix, the mythical Simorgh! 2003 W. Wax 7 Days & 7 Nights xvi. 166 But of course, ma chérie. < as lemmas |
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