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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.

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.

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.


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