Is “no… but only…” correct?

Question

Is it right to write

There is no money needed, but only time.

when I am trying to express that money isn't required for a particular thing, only time is required?

cornbread ninja 麵包忍者 · Accepted Answer · 2012-05-12 12:28:30Z

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The conjunction isn't necessary and introduces awkwardness. You could simply say:

There is no money needed (or required), only time.

or

No money is needed/required, only time.

answered May 12 '12 at 12:28

cornbread ninja 麵包忍者
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ooh.. yeah! sure :D – user19341 May 12 '12 at 12:36

Some people would insist on a semicolon or a dash there over a comma. – tchrist May 13 '12 at 13:51

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