but that

phrase

: that

—used after a negative

there is no doubt but that it must be done

Examples of but that in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The scientific definition of a record strong event is measured by how hot the water in a specific, benchmark region of the tropical Pacific becomes, but that doesn’t tell you much about what to expect at home. — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026

The term is often translated as Japanese hospitality, but that’s only part of it. — Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026

Wasp was a welcome breath of fresh Marvel air after the grim finale of Infinity War, but that’s not enough to justify its entry into the top 20. — Ew Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026

Towa might not share her girlfriend’s passion for musicals, but that hasn’t stopped Rapp from dragging her to them anyway. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for but that

• begat
• bobcat
• chitchat
• doormat
• ducat
• eclat
• format
• hazmat
• muskrat
• nonfat
• polecat
• thereat