The phrase "all but understood" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate that something is nearly or almost understood, but not completely clear.
Example: "The concept was all but understood by the students after the detailed explanation."
Alternatives: "practically understood" or "virtually understood".
Sacramento -- who struggled to figure out the momentum they once had in the beginning of the season that led to the firing of their head coach, Michael Malone -- all but understand what the Cleveland Cavaliers are going through without two of their main starters.
But understand that all this began with Elián González," insists Hernández, the old brigadista from the Bay of Pigs.
Boss McLeish emphasised that many members of the squad were not involved at all but fully understood the frustrations that some supporters may be feeling with such a big game coming up.
But all the delegates understood that the Americans wanted Mr. Karzai, he said.
But all understood that, as Mill added, with the succinct clarity of distance, "the day when slavery can no longer extend itself is the day of its doom.
I have been around for a very long time and change is at the heart of it all but I understand why some people miss particular parts of the way it was.
From what we've heard from our neighbors, this isn't uncommon at all, but we understand that it might be disconcerting for people who aren't used to it.
Anne Doyle: No, not at all, but I understand what you're saying.
As someone who follows athletics not at all, but generally understands their appeal and is susceptible to their tropes, I am an exceptionally good audience for sports documentaries -- it's almost always fresh material to me.
This ability is not at all well understood, but it will not necessarily be greatly illuminated by describing it as insight.
