Her last-second three-pointer was nothing but net, sending the crowd into a frenzy.

When people complain about dating apps, my aunt always shrugs and says the odds are good, but the goods are odd.

He accepted the verdict, not but that he had hoped for a different outcome.

In the village elders' stories, the wolf may lose his teeth but never his nature, reminding everyone that some people's characters never change.

My grandfather would always say, 'the fox may grow grey but never good', whenever he spoke about people's unchanging habits.

In negotiations he reminded everyone of the proverb the cat would eat fish but would not wet her feet, to warn that wanting benefits while avoiding costs is unrealistic.

When dealing with overseas suppliers, our team lives by the motto 'trust, but verify' to avoid costly mistakes.

The general wins the battle, but loses the war when he prioritizes territory over strategy.

You bragged about memorizing all the license plate numbers in the neighborhood — weird flex, but OK.