to the limit

phrase

: to the greatest possible point : as much as possible

Our resources have been stretched to the limit.

Examples of to the limit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Republican candidates for Congress backed by the GOP establishment were pushed to the limit beginning in the 2010 election cycle and continuing through 2012 and 2014. — David M. Drucker, Mercury News, 15 July 2026

O’Farrell once again invigorates the historical novel, probing characters stretched to the limit by forces beyond their control. — Hamilton Cain, Time, 7 July 2026

The patience and resilience of both teams will be tested to the limit today, and the winner will have to earn their place in the Round of 16 the hard way. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 3 July 2026

Klein Cain was pushed to the limit during last year’s championship match against Elsik. — Jon Poorman, Houston Chronicle, 7 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for to the limit

• delimit