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(as) far as the eye can see
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until the point that one is capable of seeing
Idiom
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.
Examples
Fields of wheat stretched as far as the eye could see.
