The oxford english dictionary defines but only (which can also occur as only but) as meaning ‘ (a) only, merely; (b) except only’, and comments that its use is now poetical. Which is grammatically correct?

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. Could you please tell me which one of these sentences is correct, or are they both grammatically correct? This will only happen if you go with me. This will happen only if you go with me.

Could you please tell me which one of these sentences is correct, or are they both grammatically correct? This will only happen if you go with me. This will happen only if you go with me. I am from bangalore and people here tend use the word only to emphasise something in a sentence. We are getting that only printed. What is the proper way to put it?

What is the proper way to put it?