within limits

phrase

: without going beyond what is considered reasonable or allowable

They told us that we could do whatever we liked, within (certain) limits.

Examples of within limits in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This group gets more flexibility, but still within limits. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026

Political parties are typically restricted or absent, and legislative institutions operate within limits set by the executive. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Mar. 2026

Instead of writing off the cost of certain assets over several years, businesses can generally deduct the full cost upfront, within limits. — Forbes Money Team, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026

Belcher works hard to give him versions of the foods other kids enjoy, adjusting portions and ingredients to stay within limits — such as frozen gluten-free waffles, dairy-free yogurt, fruit, grain-free pretzels and veggie nuggets. — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 24 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for within limits

• delimits
• limites