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beyond the limits
[bɪˈjɒnd ðə ˈlɪmɪts]
prepositional phrase
além dos limites
1.
Exceeding or surpassing established boundaries, restrictions, or acceptable standards
His behavior went beyond the limits of what was acceptable in the office.
Seu comportamento foi além dos limites do aceitável no escritório.
2.
Outside the scope or range of something
The project's costs went beyond the limits of the budget.
Os custos do projeto foram além dos limites do orçamento.
3.
Exceeding one's capacity or ability
She pushed herself beyond the limits of her endurance.
Ela se forçou além dos limites de sua resistência.
NYC Slang
off the hook, out of line, over the top
Synonyms
beyond bounds
out of bounds
exceeding limits
past the limit
over the top
Antonyms
within limits
within bounds
acceptable
permissible
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
além dos limites
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
além dos limites
Also uses 'fora dos limites' colloquially
São Paulo
além dos limites
Standard usage, sometimes shortened to 'fora do limite'
Portugal
para além dos limites
Portuguese preference for 'para além' construction
Related Idioms & Phrases
push the boundaries
cross the line
go too far
break the rules
exceed expectations
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