but then

Related to but then: but then again

but then

On the other hand; but after more careful consideration or from a different perspective. I always considered myself naturally athletic, but then, my parents had me involved in sports from a young age. She just seems constantly worn out, but then, she's trying to manage a business and raise her daughter single-handedly.
See also: but
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • do what comes naturally
  • from (one's) perspective
  • from my perspective
  • natch
  • always the way
  • leave (one) to (one's) fate
  • throw (oneself) at (someone's) head
  • fling (oneself) at (someone)
  • fling at
  • fling oneself at someone