be the (absolute) limit

be the (absolute) limit

To be a source of intense aggravation. Oh, I can't listen to that fool any longer—his idiotic questions are the limit!See also: limit

be the limit

be intolerably troublesome or irritating. informalSee also: limit

be the (absolute) ˈlimit

(old-fashioned, spoken) be a very annoying person or thing: You’re the limit, Michael. I’ve been waiting for you for over two hours. Where on earth have you been?The trains on this line are the absolute limit. They are never on time.See also: limit