as far as possible

Idioms  

1. Also, so far as possible. To the greatest extent, degree, or amount that is attainable. For example, I want to drive as far as possible today, or It was very complicated, but he promised to explain it so far as possible.

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as far as possible

So as far as possible, I tried to remind myself that that was a sign of almost being in touch with the material.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026

Masters champion Rory McIlroy's gameplan of bashing the driver as far as possible came unstuck late on in his round after more erratic tee-shots.

From BBC ● May 15, 2026

"The project has been carefully planned to minimise disruption as far as possible," it added in a statement.

From BBC ● Apr. 21, 2026

“While retailers will work with their suppliers to mitigate the impact on prices as far as possible, inflation will rise,” Dickinson warned.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 31, 2026

However, it is to the best interests of the great work which we are dedicated to perform, that he continue undisturbed in these vain hopes while remaining as far as possible from our midst.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison