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.

Example Sentences

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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

Levy: I always like to pull the pendulum back as far as possible.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 1, 2026

She also emphasised the "need to work together and as far as possible speak with one voice".

From BBC ● Feb. 2, 2026

"I'll do my best to go as far as possible," she added.

From BBC ● Jan. 11, 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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