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max out

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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: max, out

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)
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It is like this, when you run you typically jog for a few miles and then maybe the last quarter mile you decide to sprint and max out the end of your workout.
 
 
 
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