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Just because ... doesn't mean ...

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17 May 2026

Just because ... doesn't mean ...

We use this expression to say that there is no logical connection between two things.

Written: Yes

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

Just because he speaks English doesn't mean he is English.

I know, he could be American, or South African, or from New Zealand for example.

Example 2

I want to stay in bed and be lazy tomorrow.

Just because it's the weekend doesn't mean there's no work to do!

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