no ifs, ands, or buts
phrase
—used to indicate certainty
As far as I'm concerned, she's the most qualified candidate, and there are no ifs, ands, or buts about it!
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“No ifs, ands, or buts.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no%20ifs%2C%20ands%2C%20or%20buts. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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