What Does "but of course" Mean?
Learn what "but of course" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
But of course your dad never used the number.
The speaker is pointing out that something is obvious or expected, and the reason is that the person never used it.
From In Love With My Godfather's Daughter, Episode 26
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is responding dismissively about a father not using a particular number.
Usage Scenario
This is more of a context-bound explanation than a reusable phrase. It can sound curt or dismissive if used directly with someone.
Better ways to say it
Of course, your dad never used the number.
Well, he never even used that number.
That makes sense—your dad never used it.
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