[General] "But" means "Except"?

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Williamyh

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Hi Everybody,

Recently I watched the American TV drama called "Breaking Bad", I got following conversation, I was wondering if "But" means "Except"....
Is it No one but you = No one except you? Please advise.


Actor A: Did your family know you got cancer?

Actor B: No one but you.


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1984law

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Hi Everybody,

Recently I watched the American TV drama called "Breaking Bad", I got following conversation, I was wondering if "But" means "Except"....
Is it No one but you = No one except you? Please advise.


Actor A: Did your family know you got cancer?

Actor B: No one but you.


W

Hi, there

you are right! In this case BUT means exept for (the doctor).;-)
 
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