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Region: US | Usage example: With this funding, the sky is the limit for the project.

The sky is the limit

Meaning

There are no bounds on what can be done.

Usage

Encourages expansive thinking.

Origin & History

Origin notes can vary by region and source; this page gives the commonly reported explanation and usage context.

Aviation and astronomy metaphors for endless possibilities.

Used widely since the early 20th-century aviation boom.