as far as

Idioms  

1. 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.

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Example Sentences

"We'll work with the company to secure continuity of employment as far as we can do so in working to secure the future of the plant."

From BBC

As far as red flags are concerned, it may sound ridiculous, but I didn’t see any.”

From Los Angeles Times

“We have no leaders, and that’s not popular now, as far as how the industry wants to market products. But because of how we’re so united and on the front, it’s a harder thing to sell.”

From Los Angeles Times

“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

Yes, as far as I can tell, everyone used the full name, at least the first time they spoke it in a conversation.

From Literature