n.
upper limit
1) to place, set a ~ (on prices)
2) to lower; raise a ~
3) to abolish, lift a ~ (on prices)
4) a high; low ~
5) a price; rent ~
top of a room
6) a high; low ~
misc.
7) (slang) to hit the ~ ( AE ; CE has roof ) ('to lose one's temper')
n.
upper limit
1) to place, set a ~ (on prices)
2) to lower; raise a ~
3) to abolish, lift a ~ (on prices)
4) a high; low ~
5) a price; rent ~
top of a room
6) a high; low ~
misc.
7) (slang) to hit the ~ ( AE ; CE has roof ) ('to lose one's temper')
The Bbi combinatory dictionary of English, a guide to word combinations. Комбинаторный словарь английского языка Bbi. Руководство по словосочетаниям. 2012