the sky is the limit
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: the sky's the limit
Meaning · English
Nothing is impossible or out of reach.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
If you have a refrigerator and a microwave at work, then the sky is the limit for what you can put in your lunchbox.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “the sky is the limit” mean?
Nothing is impossible or out of reach.
Is “the sky is the limit” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.