further

Don't let it go any further, and Don't let it out of this room.

Don't tell this secret to anyone else. (Also literal.) This is a strict secret. Don't let it go any further. I'll tell you what you what to know, but don't let it go out of this room.

See also: any, let

see no further than the end of one's nose and cannot see (any) further than the end of one's nose; can't see beyond the end of one's nose

Fig. to be narrow-minded; to lack understanding and perception. She is so selfish she can see no further than the end of her nose. You don't care about any one but yourself. You can't see any further than the end of your nose.

See also: end, nose, see

stretch your arm no further than your sleeve will reach

Prov. Do not spend more money than you have. Sue: I can get enough money for college if I take out several loans. Bill: I'd advise against it. Stretch your arm no further than your sleeve will reach.

See also: arm, reach, sleeve, stretch

without further ado

Cliché without further talk. (An overworked phrase usually heard in public announcements.) And without further ado, I would like to introduce Mr. Bill Franklin! The time has come to leave, so without further ado, good evening and good-bye.

See also: ado, without

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without further/more ado

without any delay And so, without further ado, let me introduce you to tonight's speaker.

See also: ado, without

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without further ado (slightly formal) also without more ado

without any more talk or activity Without further ado, here is my list of the ten best restaurants in St. Louis.

See also: ado, without