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Definition if it were not for in British English

if it were not for phrase

phrase
1

used for saying what prevents the situation from being different

Example

If it were not for the fact that he is my father, I'd accuse him in public.

Example

If it had not been for your help, I would not have succeeded.

Definition if it were not for in British English