the limit

Idioms  

1. The most extreme; someone or something that irritates, delights, or surprises to the ultimate degree. For example, Hiring and firing someone the same day—that's the limit in employee relations! or That excuse of yours for missing the wedding, that's the limit, or He's done wonders before but this last one is the limit. This idiom uses limit as “the last possible point or boundary.” [Colloquial; c. 1900]

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the limit

Keep an eye on the time; make your goodbyes quick to avoid over-staying the limit.

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026

The 21-year-old custodian was the Lightning Lane manager for his group of 19 extended family members—nearly twice the limit that can be managed on a single device.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026

The sky was the limit for turning offices into apartments – until some columns buckled.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026

However, drinks including Red Bull, Monster, Relentless and Prime would all breach the limit.

From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026

Joe wasn’t going to serve out the limit with penalties.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

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