limit out
B2 informal intransitive
In simple words
To catch as many fish or shoot as many animals as the law allows for one day.
Literal meaning: To reach the outer limit and go no further — fairly transparent in context.
Meanings
1 B2 informal
In hunting or fishing, to catch or shoot the maximum number of animals or fish permitted by law for a single day.
"We limited out on trout by noon and decided to head back to camp early."
Usage notes
Primarily a North American hunting and fishing term. Very specific to that context and unlikely to be encountered outside of it. The term refers to daily bag limits or catch limits set by wildlife regulations.
Commonly used with
fish ducks deer quota hunt catch bag
Forms
Base
limit out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
limits out
he/she/it
Past simple
limited out
yesterday
Past participle
limited out
have + pp
-ing form
limiting out
continuous
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