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Russkiy Bear Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

by + the + noun

He's well off. He can spend £ 1000 by (to?) the minute easily
You can buy cheese by (to?) the kilogramme.

Do these sound correct? Meaning every minute / kilogramme.
  

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'To' is not possible for rates. He can spend £ 1000 by the minute easily. You can buy cheese by the kilogramme .

  • 'To' is not possible for rates.
  • He can spend £ 1000 by the minute easily.
  • You can buy cheese by the kilogramme .
  • 'To' is for precision: He was on time to the minute.
  • He can estimate a calf's weight to the kilogram .
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'To' is not possible for rates.

He can spend £ 1000 by the minute easily.
You can buy cheese by the kilogramme.

'To' is for precision:

He was on time to the minute.
He can estimate a calf's weight to the kilogram.

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