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as far as one knows

idiom
Meaning

To the best of one's knowledge, as far as someone knows or possible information to be gathered about the topic, subject, aspect, or situation.


Examples
SIMPLE

As far as I know, the store is still open today.

CONTEXTUAL

As far as we know, the train schedule has not changed despite the heavy rain this morning.

COMPLEX

The evidence remains inconclusive, yet as far as the investigators know, the suspect has not left the country.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    a bridge too far

    A step or action that is too ambitious; an act of overreaching.

  2. 02

    as best one can

    In the best possible way, given one's circumstances and abilities.

  3. 03

    back to square one

    Located back at the start, as after a dead end or failure.

  4. 04

    beat as one

    To share the same feelings.

  5. 05

    become one flesh

    To join together in marriage; to develop a unifying bond as a result of marrying.

  6. 06

    bite off more than one can chew

    To try to do too much; to take on or attempt more than one is capable of doing.

  7. 07

    bite the big one

    To perform poorly; to fail.

  8. 08

    bite the hand that feeds one

    To cause harm to a benefactor (especially one that one is dependent on, thus with the idea that this behaviour is self-damaging).

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