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FAR noun a hard and fast rule US, 1991
idiomfar► so far, so goodas far as sth goesspoken used in order to give more specific details about a subject that has already been mentioned:"So is there anyone else I've forgotten to invite?" "You forgot Mr and Mrs Pallin." "No, I mean as far as your family goes.""Right now we need to talk about money and schedules. Ryan, do you want to start?" "Well, as far as money goes, we have very little in the budget for anything."far and awayused in order to emphasize that something or someone is definitely the best, most important etc of a group of similar things or people:The six-inch plastic doll is far and away Mattell's most important product.Catalogue shopping is far and away the most convenient way to buy things for the home.far from itused after a statement or question to emphasize that it is not true, especially when want to give a reason why :"Is your son a good student?" "Far from it, I'm afraid."'Reservoir Dogs' offended many people, but the film is not just bad taste and violence. Far from it. It has a point to make, and it makes it beautifully.a ___ too far BrEBrEused in order to say that something is not sensible or is too extreme, and should not have happened or been done ◆ often used in newspapers and magazines:This latest attack on local businesses was a protest too far for most members of the public.Tony Blair showed no hesitation at riding a bike, but to Chancellor Kohl it was a photo-opportunity too far.
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