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

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

It also said it wants to reduce delays for patients requiring less urgent care as far as possible.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 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

The animals, strangely enough, did not like these evidences of human occupation and skirted them as far as possible, hair raised along their backs.

From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford

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