What Does "no but it's" Mean?
Learn what "no but it's" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
No, but it's not really his fault I kept him busy.
It means the speaker is partially taking responsibility and trying to excuse the other person.
From Echoes Of Vengeance, Episode 10
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone defends another person's actions by saying the blame is not really theirs.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you want to soften blame or protect someone from criticism. The wording is a bit awkward, so it sounds more natural in context than as a standalone phrase.
Better ways to say it
No, but it's not really his fault I kept him busy.
It's not really his fault.
I was the one keeping him busy.
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