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

For some at Birkdale, the strategy will be crushing their drives as far as possible.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 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

“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

"The idea was to focus activity as far as possible from the frontline, and then it stayed."

From BBC ● Feb. 6, 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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