nothing but

Idioms  

1. Only, as in She thinks of nothing but money. This term was first recorded about 1380.

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Example Sentences

Levy: I have nothing but memories.

From Los Angeles Times

I landed in New York with nothing but the robes on my back and my ancient Staff of Dragonfire, which does not work in this mundane realm.

From Literature

Auntie gave her cup a shake, nothing but ice cubes answering, the tea long gone.

From Literature

Tonight’s visit to Sandy June’s Legendary Frybread Drive-In would go down with nothing but unmet expectations.

From Literature

A quick glance at his bowls — one empty, the other with hardly a slosh of water — does nothing but reinforce my resolve.

From Literature

Related Words

• alone
• entirely
• hardly
• merely
• particularly
• purely
• simply
• solely