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Definition but then in British English

but then phrase

phrase
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used when you are adding a remark that makes what you have just said seem less surprising

Example

What a stupid thing to do! But then I've always thought Colin was a bit of a fool.

Example

No one ever listens to what I say, but then I'm only the junior clerk.

Synonyms and related words
namely incidentally furthermore
Definition but then in British English