But… Not…Too
BUT NOT TOO | EITHER X or Y |
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After mentioning a positive idea or fact, we can add a negative point using but not…too. | We can offer a choice between two items with either X or Y. Select one. |
You can take a cookie, but you can't take a a cupcake too. | You can take either a cookie or a cupcake. (a choice of one item) |
He's drinking a lot, but at least he isn't driving too. | You can either drink or drive as much as you like. (a choice of one activity) |
You can have your cake, but you can't eat it too. | You can either have your cake or you can eat it. (a choice of one activity |
"You can't have your cake and eat it too." (expression) – You have to make choices in life.
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