Everyday Office Jargon · Intern level

"Sky is the limit"

"Sky is the limit" means there is no cap on how much something can grow, succeed, or improve.

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How "Sky is the limit" shows up at work

A phrase of pure enthusiasm, usually delivered at kickoffs, all-hands meetings, or the end of a new-hire orientation. It is optimistic, motivating, and almost entirely content-free.

Buzzword

With this new budget approved, the sky is the limit for the team.

Plain English

With this new budget approved, we can go as big as we want.

Corporate Rank: Intern  ·  Category: Everyday Office Jargon

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