2006-11-28 23:00:46 · 10 answers · asked by Butterfly 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
It is an expression that means there is no room for negotiations, nor arguments, adjustments or deviations. Usually this expression is used by a parent to a child (powerful to powerless) in an effort to establish the rules of a household or those given by the parent. It is also used in various other relationships when the rules are being explained.
The powerless has no other choice but to absolutely obey what the powerful says or commands.
Examples:
1. Young man, in five minutes, I want your toys inside the toy box, and you in your bedroom in bed, and there are no ifs and buts about it.
2. Sir, I told you twice already. This certificate can only be given to the person who signed the application, he has to present the release document we have already mailed to him, and be here in person. There are no ifs and buts about this.
2006-11-28 23:17:20 · answer #1 · answered by QuiteNewHere 7 · 2⤊ 6⤋
It's "No ifs ands or buts abot it"
It's like your mom says yor gonna clean you r room and I don't want to hear no ifs and or buts about it.
In other words shut up and do what I tell you.
2006-11-29 09:42:51 · answer #2 · answered by Judoka 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No... the expression is "no ifs, ands or buts"... it's a round about way of saying that there is no doubt about something.
2006-11-29 07:22:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No ifs, ends or buts about it. Slavery. It takes advantage of poor people and forces them into a situation where they are forced to work just to survive. Work for the Disney Corporation or your family will die of starvation on the streets.
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2006-11-29 07:17:42 · answer #4 · answered by Basement Bob 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
"No IFs, ANDs or BUTs." is the phrase.
These words are used as qualifiers. The phrase means take this "without any additional qualifications."
This means no conditions, exceptions, excuses, or fine print apply.
Examples:
"This warranty covers the automobile's entire drive train for three full years, no ifs, ands or buts."
"Young lady, I want that room cleaned today, and no ifs, ands, or buts about it."
2006-11-29 07:13:59 · answer #5 · answered by Richard 7 · 14⤊ 2⤋
Example: Go to your room, no if's, and's or buts about it" means it's not open for discussion, you must do it.
2006-11-29 07:03:19 · answer #6 · answered by mrs d 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
It means.... "what i say is complete" ... no more questions to be asked.... like for example your boss would tell you to do a report exactly what he wants..... and you dont feel like doing it because you dont like his idea.... he would say... no more end or buts.... you have to do it... or else you get fired!!!!
2006-11-29 07:04:17 · answer #7 · answered by bugi 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
No ANDS or BUTS.
That means if I tell you to do something don't respond with a sentence that starts with 'and' or 'but'.
Sip is right. It's "No IFS, ANDS or BUTS".
2006-11-29 07:02:41 · answer #8 · answered by tumbleweed1954 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I have only heard of "no if's or but's" and that means no objections.. do it no matter what
2006-11-29 07:02:20 · answer #9 · answered by Sip 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
i do not know
and i really would like to know
2006-11-29 07:07:00 · answer #10 · answered by Torch 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋