Problem with the usage of "but"

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What does this sentence mean:

For girls who love everything under the sun, but cricket.

I'm a bit confused with the "but" usage here.

score 4 · Answer 1 · answered May 14 '11 at 09:16

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In this sentence, but it is a preposition meaning “except”, “apart from”, “other than”.

answered May 14 '11 at 09:16

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+1 : A short but complete answer. – May 14 '11 at 10:39

Problem with the usage of "but"

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