Zoeken
(as) far as the eye can see
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until the point that one is capable of seeing
What is the origin of the idiom "far as the eye can see" and when to use it?
The idiom "far as the eye can see" is a simple expression that likely has ancient origins. It is derived from the literal idea that one can see things extending to a great distance when there are no obstructions or obstacles in the way. This phrase is used to describe a wide, open view or a situation that seems to go on forever.
Voorbeeld
The city skyline stretches into the horizon, far as the eye can see.
The agrarian landscape stretched for miles, with fields of crops as far as the eye could see.
As far as the eye could see, there was nothing but desert.
The river was frozen solid, forming an icy expanse that stretched as far as the eye could see.
The noble mountain range stretched as far as the eye could see, majestic and awe-inspiring.
