But for
Lest and but for are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lest" instead a conjunction phrase "But for".
Lest
But for and lest are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "But for" instead a conjunction "Lest".
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
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Polite and reserved... but for the love of God, don't make him think for one second you're going to "steal" Kevin, lest you find out just how off his rocker he really is.
Source: Western Animation / Up
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