The oxford english dictionary defines but only (which can also occur as only but) as meaning Γ’β‚¬Λœ (a) only, merely; (b) except onlyÒ€ℒ, and comments that its use is now poetical. The only way to avoid ambiguity is to say we are getting only that printed and to emphasize that.

Which is grammatically correct? I can only do so much in this time. Or i can do only so much in this time. The question asks for a general answer but gives only one special context. In general, only and but only are not substitutable. *they but only work that way occasionally.

In general, only and but only are not substitutable. *they but only work that way occasionally.