The sky is the limit [Idiom] | Meaning with Examples

The sky is the limit [Idiom]

This is an idiomatic expression that's used to say 'there is no limit' (to what someone can do). In simple words, 'The sky is the limit' means 'Anything is possible.' There is practically no limit (to something such as prices that can be charged or success that can be achieved). Anything is possible, there's no limit.

There is no limit to what someone can achieve, spend, win or do. So, if someone says 'The sky is the limit', they mean that there are no limits - anything is possible.


Examples:

a) We can do anything - the sky is the limit.

b) You are so brilliant that you can achieve anything if you really want to - the sky is the limit.

c) Order anything whatever you want/you like on the menu - the sky is the limit tonight.

d) A man can achieve anything in his career if he really wants to - the sky is the limit.