Nothing but
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Pro Tip 1/3Simplifying Statements
Use 'nothing but' to simplify complex ideas into their core essence or basic composition.
His speech was nothing but a plea for attention.
Pro Tip 2/3Emphasizing Exclusivity
Emphasize that there's nothing else included besides the thing mentioned following 'nothing but'.
The box contained nothing but old photographs.
Pro Tip 3/3Understated Descriptions
'Nothing but' can imply that the situation or object is underwhelming or less important.
It's nothing but a scratch, I'm okay.
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