so far
Related to so far: So Far So Good
so far
1. Up to the current point or moment in time. A: "How's the book?" B: "It's been a bit boring so far. Hopefully it picks up in the second half." So far, we've only been able to secure three outside investors.
2. (To) a limited extent or distance. You'll need proper funding if you want this to succeed—there's only so far an ambitious idea will take you. I hope you have some cash on you, because we'll only get so far on five dollars' worth of gas.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
so far
Also, thus far. Up to this point, as in So far we haven't seen him in the crowd, or They've made very little progress on their report thus far. [c. 1300]
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
ˌso ˈfar
up to this point; up to now: There haven’t been any accidents in this factory so far, and let’s hope that none happen in future.See also: far
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
so far
1. Up to the present moment: So far there's been no word from them.
2. To a limited extent: You can go only so far on five dollars.
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American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- thus far
- (in) so far as
- in so far as
- so far as
- as far as in me lies
- as far as I can see
- how far
- as far as is concerned
- concerned
- as far as (someone or something) is concerned