I feel like society uses the term "all but X" incorrectly.
For example, someone would say "the street was all but empty", and what they mean is that the street was entirely empty. But to me, that reads as if it was everything except empty, meaning the street was full.
Or another one, "The Flames are all but good this year". Does that mean they are good or sucky?
Any grammar nerds ready for their 15 minutes of fame? Now is your chance.
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