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but for the grace of God

English edit

Etymology edit

An ellipsis for there but for the grace of God go I.

Phrase edit

but for the grace of God

  1. Were it not for God's help, someone could have suffered that outcome.

Usage notes edit

  • Unlike the full form, this form is sometimes used to refer to someone else's good fortune in avoiding a bad outcome.
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