as/so far as...
as far as
To the extent of. I wouldn't go as far as calling it a riot—I think it was just a bunch of rowdy kids causing trouble.
See also: far
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
as far as
Also, so far as. To the extent, degree, or amount that. This phrase alone is always used to modify a verb, as in As far as I can tell it's an authentic antique, or It's a good job as far as it goes, but it may need more work, or James said that, so far as he can remember, he's never met Mike. [c. 1300] Also see the subsequent idioms beginning with as far as.
See also: far
so far as
see under as far as.
See also: far
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
as/so ˈfar as...
as much as; to the extent that: I will help you as far as I am able. As far as I’m concerned, the whole matter is no longer my responsibility and is now with the police.See also: far
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- as far as
- (in) so far as
- in so far as
- so far as
- as far as in me lies
- how far
- by far
- as far as I can see
- as far as (someone or something) is concerned
- concerned