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  1. 04-Jun-2012, 06:17 #1
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    Default limit on vs limit for

    There is no limit on how much books you buy.

    There is no limit for how much books you buy.

    Which one is correct?
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    Default Re: limit on vs limit for

    Neither.

    I would use There is no limit on how many books you can buy.
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    Default Re: limit on vs limit for

    Quote Originally Posted by Tdol View Post
    Neither.

    I would use There is no limit on how many books you can buy.
    Yes, I should have used many for books.Then what about limit on vs limit for?

    Is only limit on correct?
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    Default Re: limit on vs limit for

    You can also say 'There is no limit to the number of books you can buy'.

    We don't say 'limit for'.

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