as far as possible

Idioms

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

It’s a caricature of a certain sort of pretentious, blingy rich person, as if the actor wanted to get as far as possible from Donna Berzatto on “The Bear.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

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

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

From BBC ● Apr. 21, 2026

Transportation Department said American-flagged commercial vessels crossing the Strait of Hormuz should stay as far as possible from Iranian waters.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 10, 2026

What he wanted to do was run away, to go as far as possible and not return.

From "The Fighting Ground" by Avi

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