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

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

The debt wasn’t due until 2027, but the company sought to push the maturity out as far as possible, Chief Financial Officer Bob VanHimbergen said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 22, 2026

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

From BBC ● Jan. 11, 2026

My job is to hold my men and, as far as possible, to win them over to sane, social thinking.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

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