know one's limits
idiom
: to know how much one is able to do
It's important to exercise, but you need to know your limits.
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“Know one's limits.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/know%20one%27s%20limits. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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