Al massimo
Example: Puoi mangiare al massimo due biscotti a merenda.
Definition
"Al massimo" is an adverbial phrase used to indicate the highest limit or maximum quantity or degree possible, as in 'You can eat al massimo two cookies for a snack,' meaning no more than two cookies should be eaten.
Etymology
The phrase "al massimo" comes from the Italian words 'al,' a contraction of 'a' plus 'il,' meaning 'to the,' and 'massimo,' meaning 'maximum' or 'greatest.' It literally translates to 'to the maximum.' Its usage reflects the idea of setting an upper boundary or limit.
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