ifs and buts in All languages combined

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          "text": "Go and clean your room now, and no ifs or buts!",
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}

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    }
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          "text": "I'm not happy with this contract. There are too many ifs and buts.",
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        {
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        }
      ],
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        "Conditions, limitations or qualifications placed on something."
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"ifs and buts" meaning in All languages combined

Noun [English]