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the sky is the limit
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used to say that there is nothing to prevent someone or something from achieving success
Idiom
Informal
What is the origin of the idiom "the sky is the limit" and when to use it?
The phrase "the sky is the limit" is an idiom used to convey that there are no fixed boundaries or restrictions on what one can achieve or aspire to. The origin of this phrase is not precisely documented, but it likely draws from the idea that the sky, as a limitless expanse above us, represents boundless opportunities.
Examples
With her talent and discipline, the sky is the limit.
