Meaning
Acknowledges an idea or statement as good, but introduces a fundamental objection or concern.
Primary Function
Concessive disagreement
Communicative Purpose
To validate the other's point before presenting a practical problem or limitation.
Pattern
That's all very well, but
Core Structure
That's all very well, but
Função primária
Concessive disagreement
Propósito comunicativo
To validate the other's point before presenting a practical problem or limitation.
Situações de gatilho
Debates, discussions, and planning meetings where idealistic or unrealistic proposals are made.
Contextos
Formal and informal discussions, arguments, and negotiations.
Padrão
That's all very well, but
Estrutura central
That's all very well, but
Slots de substituição
A counterargument or objection, often related to practicality or feasibility.
Colocados típicos
- in theory
- however
- on the other hand
Substituições comuns
- That's fine in theory
- but…
- Be that as it may
- That may be so
- but…
Erros comuns
Using 'all very good' instead of 'all very well', or missing the 'but' conjunction.
Similar / contraste
That's as may be, That's easier said than done
Interferências
The initial agreement can be misleading, making the 'but' seem stronger than intended.
Família do chunk
- That's all well and good
- In a perfect world that would work
- but…
Nuance
Can come across as slightly dismissive, especially when used to counter an idealistic point.
Efeito pragmático
Allows the speaker to acknowledge a point while introducing a significant objection, managing agreement and disagreement simultaneously.
Dica de memória
Counter idealism
Nota
This chunk is used to acknowledge a point before introducing a significant objection.
Upgrade path
I appreciate the sentiment, however…; While that may be true in principle…
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