Everything, but VERSUS everything else than

[Fan Of Arabian Horses]

Hi!

I used this expression recently not being sure whether it is usual or correct. I was reminded to a song from an interpreter I don?t know: Everything but the girl

Now, can anybody tell me whether it is the same as ...everything else than.... ?

Michael

[Tamara]

Hi Michael!

You know my Engish is.... but yes, to me everything but is the fixed expression (a bit exaggerating) that means 'anything/ whatever possible except (for)...'
or something like that.
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It’s impossible to learn swimming without entering the water…

[Yankee]

[Fan Of Arabian Horses]

Hi Tamara, hi Amy!

Thanks, you got my point! Anyhow I felt stuck up thinking about using the initial expression for this topic the whole day long.

So I felt anything but pleasant and hope you?ll forgive me my mistake!

Michael