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Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th
but then
▪ I. but ˈthen | then aˈgain | but then aˈgain idiom
(informal)used to introduce additional information or information that contrasts with sth that has just been said
•She was early, but then again, she always is.
•‘So you might accept their offer?’ ‘Yes, then again I might not.’
Main entry: ↑thenidiom
▪ II. but then (again) idiom
1. however; on the other hand
•He might agree. But then again he might have a completely different opinion.
2. used before a statement that explains or gives a reason for what has just been said
•She speaks very good Italian. But then she did live in Rome for a year (= so it's not surprising).
Main entry: ↑butidiom
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