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Gene93 Posted 7 years ago
Grammar
To know no bounds/boundaries
Hello,
Which sentence sounds better?
- Her generosity knows no bounds.
- Her generosity knows no boundaries.
I think that "bounds" might be more common but for some reason I like "boundaries". 
Thank you.
Top answer
"Knows no bounds" is a fixed expression. It is not a matter of likes and dislikes or common and uncommon. If you say "knows no boundaries", you will sound like you don't know the language.
- "Knows no bounds" is a fixed expression.
- It is not a matter of likes and dislikes or common and uncommon.
- If you say "knows no boundaries", you will sound like you don't know the language.
- It's like saying "step foot in" when you mean "set foot in".
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"Knows no bounds" is a fixed expression. It is not a matter of likes and dislikes or common and uncommon. If you say "knows no boundaries", you will sound like you don't know the language. It's like saying "step foot in" when you mean "set foot in".
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