I buy oranges by weight or by the weight

ROBINDESBOIS · #1 January 12, 2018, 03:59 AM

which one is correct? Similar expressions?

**Rusty** · #2 January 12, 2018, 06:51 AM

These expressions may be interchangeable in some instances.
When you use the article, you kind of imply that there's a specific weight you're looking for.

***Tomisimo*** · #3 January 12, 2018, 09:38 AM

Without the article sounds a little more normal for me.

Another option, at least in AmE, would be "by the pound".

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I buy oranges by weight or by the weight

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