Hi,
I am really confused by the various meanings of the sentences that contain constructs: ALL BUT or ANYTHING BUY or EVERYTHING BUT.
Some sentences are as follows:-
She is all but dead. >>> Does this mean she is nearly dead.
She is anything but rich. >>> Does this mean she is not rich ?
She is nothing but rich. >>> Simply no idea what this should mean ?
I have come across these sentences randomly while reading RC topics over time. Can someone clarify the meaning of the above sentences ; also , it would be great if I can get some more examples of similar constructs.
I am really confused by the various meanings of the sentences that contain constructs: ALL BUT or ANYTHING BUY or EVERYTHING BUT.
Some sentences are as follows:-
She is all but dead. >>> Does this mean she is nearly dead.
She is anything but rich. >>> Does this mean she is not rich ?
She is nothing but rich. >>> Simply no idea what this should mean ?
I have come across these sentences randomly while reading RC topics over time. Can someone clarify the meaning of the above sentences ; also , it would be great if I can get some more examples of similar constructs.
