What is But-boxed?
1.
Whilst having an argument with a person your opponent says the words "And no buts, or ifs", and you cannot show your point without saying these words, you have been but-boxed.
This either leads to pointless arguments or the ending of one, where the but-boxed person admits defeat.
"Tell me did you sleep with Sarah"
"Yeah but.."
"No ifs or buts"
"I just got but-boxed"
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