utmost strength

[/ˈʌtmoʊst ˈstreŋθ/]
noun phrase
força máxima
1. The greatest or most extreme degree of physical or mental power; the highest level of capability or effort one can exert
She gathered all her utmost strength to lift the heavy box.
Ela reuniu toda a sua força máxima para levantar a caixa pesada.
2. The absolute limit of one's power or ability in a given situation
The athlete pushed himself to his utmost strength during the competition.
O atleta se esforçou ao máximo durante a competição.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'utmost strength' is often used in sports, physical labor, and motivational contexts. In Brazil, the phrase emphasizes determination and resilience, values deeply rooted in cultural narratives. The expression is formal and literary, commonly found in written communication, literature, and formal speech rather than casual conversation.
NYC Slang
all-out effort
Synonyms / Sinônimos
maximum strengthfull strengthgreatest powerpeak capacitymaximum effort
Antonyms / Antônimos
weaknessminimum effortfeeblenessfrailty

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
força máxima
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
toda a força
Common colloquial alternative meaning 'all the strength'
Rio de Janeiro
força total
Popular variant emphasizing totality
Portugal
força máxima
Equivalent Portuguese usage, also 'máxima capacidade'

Related Words

strengthpowercapacitymightvigorenergy

Related Idioms & Phrases

with all one's strength
to the best of one's ability
giving it all you've got
com toda a força (PT)
ao máximo (PT)
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