the sky is the limit
Meaning(s)
1. There is no limit, there are no barriers
Popularity
High
Professional
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Social
How to Memorize
there is no end to what you can achieve, the sky's the limit
Analysis
If you say 'the sky is the limit' what you really mean is that there is no limit. This is usually used to talk about there being no limits to success, opportunities or cost. This is a colloquial idiom which is usually used in spoken English. "In this company, there is no limit to your commission, the sky is the limit in terms of how much you earn." "Weddings nowadays are full of extras and personal touches and the sky is the limit when it comes to potential costs.
Social Examples (Basic)
- In this job, there is no maximum earning, the sky's the limit where money is concerned.
- If you believe in yourself you can achieve anything. The sky's the limit with what you can achieve in life.
Professional Examples (Basic)
- In terms of expansion, the sky's the limit. We have a corner on the market.
- I wasn't one of those people who grew up thinking 'the sky's the limit'. We didn't have much money and I had to work hard for everything in life.
- The brief is very broad. The sky is the limit in terms of creativity.