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Idiom within limits and within bounds Theme: LIMITATION up to a certain point; with certain restrictions.You're free to do what you want—within limits, of course.You must try to keep behavior at the party within bounds.
within limitsTo or within an acceptable, reasonable, or appropriate degree or limit. We encourage our employees to socialize with clients, but within limits. I don't mind if you have a party next door, but please try to keep the noise within bounds. within limits and within boundsup to a certain point; with certain restrictions. You're free to do what you want—within limits, of course. You must try to keep behavior at the party within bounds. within ˈlimits
1 to a certain extent; not completely: ‘Do you support what he says?’ ‘Yes, within limits!’
2 as long as it is reasonable; to a reasonable degree: I will do anything I can to help you, within limits, of course. |