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It's only that vs It is only that

Both "it's only that" and "it is only that" are correct, but the contraction "it's" is more commonly used in informal contexts. The choice between the two depends on the formality of the situation.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 4424 views

It's only that

This is a correct and commonly used phrase in informal contexts.

This phrase is a contraction of "it is only that" and is commonly used in informal speech or writing.

Examples:

It's only that I forgot to bring my umbrella.
It's only that I don't like seafood.

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JANE: No. It's only that now you know him as Eddy Fish, the violent sociopath...
It's only that I don't know how to proceed.
It's only that it will not look good with the people.
It's only that, I don't like killing animals.
It's only that I think we should consider them a little.
It's only that some of the customs of this country I find more unusual than others.
It's only that... I believe someone who has reached a position like yours has not lived easily, either.
It's only that, well, from here up, I'm not exactly boyish, so...
Forgive me. It's only that sometimes, I think this is impossible, sometimes I think we're going to fail.
Rosie. It's only that I just can't bear the thought of... Well, what I mean is, suppose something should happen, not that anything will, but...
It's only that he has only been accused, and someone who is accused can also be innocent.
It's only that I came to tell you, as a friend mind you, that you're needed outside.
It's only that I can see that you're not doing very well, and we have a policy that's very, very, very strict in the condition in which we can leave our customers.
It's only that we've forced this dinner on Mrs. Patmore without warning.
It's only that you are different.
It's only that, well, from here up, I'm not exactly boyish.
It's only that I get so few visitors these days.
It's only that I'm so confused and unsettled by this trip to England and the idea that I might find my real father.
JANE: No. It's only that now you know him as Eddy Fish, the violent sociopath it's easy to see him as a killer.
It's only that Office Li came so far I can't let him lose face

Alternatives:

It is only that

It is only that

This is a correct phrase and can be used in formal contexts.

This phrase is the full form of the contraction "it's only that" and is suitable for more formal situations.

Examples:

It is only that we need to wait for the results.
It is only that she is running late.

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It is only that, there are some figures here I cannot seem to reconcile.
It is only that my folks do not think like us.
It is only that you should be happy I want.
It is only that I have a little something to show the Marquise.
It is only that since Amsterdam Germany has no longer played the right role.
Outsiders think that we do not feel... but it is only that our feelings don't always show.
There is much to be said for this, even if it is only that as a result the European Parliament also finally gains a grip on European security policy, because the money that is spent on it is in our budget.
What is more, it is only logical that industry should pay for standardisation itself if, indeed, it is only businesses that are to benefit.
Yet it is only you that insists on spreading the torment around.
It is only here that I can control them...
It is only right that men also become involved in this struggle.
Therefore, it is only guidelines that are being submitted to our Parliament.
I think it is only right that this House should criticise it.
It is only fitting that we take time to get it right.
It is only logical that these should also be included in the draft resolution.
It is only right that such information should be published.
It is only together that we can meet global challenges.
It is only right that such information should be published.
It is only right that the Commission should give expression to those feelings.
It is only now that we are beginning to take action on it.

Alternatives:

It's only that

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