"sky's-the-limit" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From the sky is the limit. Etymology templates: {{m|en|the sky is the limit}} the sky is the limit Head templates: {{en-noun|-|head=sky's-the-limit}} sky's-the-limit (uncountable)
  1. (colloquial) A very high amount, or position. Tags: colloquial, uncountable
    Sense id: en-sky's-the-limit-en-noun-LNckIM3O Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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