nothing but

nothing but

1. To the exclusion of all else. Tom talks about nothing but sports whenever I see him. My toddler is so fussy. At the moment, he'll eat nothing but cheese and drink nothing but apple juice.
2. A large quantity of or exclusively (the thing that has just been inquired about). Typically used hyperbolically. A: "Do you have any extra pens?" B: "Nothing but! Take your pick."
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

nothing but

only; just. Jane drinks nothing but milk. Dave buys nothing but expensive clothes.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

nothing but

Only, as in She thinks of nothing but money. This term was first recorded about 1380.
See also: but, nothing
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

ˈnothing but

only: Nothing but the freshest vegetables are used in our restaurant.
See also: but, nothing
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • nothing of the kind
  • nothing of the kind/sort
  • nothing of the sort
  • nothing
  • nothing in it for (one)
  • No news is good news
  • be worked up about (something)
  • be worked up over (something)
  • nothing more than
  • nothing more than (something)
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