max

max out

to reach one's maximum in something, such as weight in weight lifting or credit on a credit card. Andy finally maxed out at 300 pounds. Randy just knew when he had maxed out. Something in his body told him to stop.

See also: out

maxed out 

1. Sl. exhausted; tired. lam just maxed out. I haven't been getting enough sleep. I had to stop work because I was too maxed out.

2. Sl. intoxicated. Sam was maxed out and seemed happy enough to sit under the table and whimper. I hadn't seen Barlowe so maxed out in years. He was nearly paralyzed.

See also: out

to the max

Sl. as much as possible, maximally. She is happy to the max. They worked to the max their whole shift.

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to the max  (American informal)

as much as possible We're stretched to the max - we can't possibly take on any more work. A lot of these guys push their bodies to the max, spending three or more hours a day in the gym.

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max (yourself) out

to reach a limit By Christmas our credit cards were maxed out. This great athlete hasn't maxed herself out - yet.

Etymology: based on the literal meaning of maximum (the greatest amount possible)

See also: out

to the max

to the highest degree or level She does what she wants, living her life to the max and enjoying every moment.