over the limit

phrase

British

: having more alcohol in the blood than is legally allowed for someone who is driving

He was arrested for driving over the limit.

Examples of over the limit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Dallas is in a difficult salary-cap jam — sitting a little more than $1 million over the limit after this signing — and getting Robertson signed to a long-term commitment would have meant a higher cap hit and cuts elsewhere. — Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 22 July 2026

In Dallas, speeding 1 to 10 mph over the limit carries a $97 fine and $134 in court costs, bringing the total to $231, according to the city’s fine list. — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026

At nearly every camera location, the typical speeding driver was traveling 11 to 15 mph over the limit, the report found. — Kate Talerico, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Mar. 2026

Another allegedly was jailed for three days after officers pulled him and his friend over on their way to the beach for stopping about three inches over the limit line at an intersection. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026

Rhymes for over the limit

• delimit