as far as (someone or something) is concerned

1. Regarding a certain person or situation. As far as Aunt Elaine is concerned, we still need to get a Christmas gift for her. As far as dinner is concerned, it's been pushed to 8:00, so no need to rush. Lisa and Pat said they're coming today, but as far as Scott is concerned, I have no idea.

2. In one's view or opinion. As far as I'm concerned, I don't feel safe in this neighborhood anymore. Grandma doesn't care if you bring your boyfriend to Thanksgiving dinner. As far as she's concerned, the more, the merrier! Going to a town hall meeting is right up there with getting a root canal, as far as I'm concerned.

See also: concerned, far

as far as I'm concerned

Referring to one's own opinion or view on a particular matter. As far as I'm concerned, it's time for her to break up with Tom—he just doesn't treat her as well as she deserves. I'm in no rush. Any time is fine as far as I'm concerned. Going to a town hall meeting is right up there with getting a root canal, as far as I'm concerned.

See also: concerned, far

concerned about (someone or something)

Worried about someone or something. I'm getting concerned about the dog because he hasn't eaten all day. I'm sure everything is fine—try not to be so concerned about it. Why aren't you concerned about the state of the company? I hear management is talking layoffs now.

so far as (someone or something) is concerned

1. Regarding a certain person, thing, or situation. So far as Aunt Elaine is concerned, we still need to get a Christmas gift for her. So far as dinner is concerned, it's been pushed to 8:00, so no need to rush.

2. In one's view or opinion. So far as I'm concerned, I don't feel safe in this neighborhood anymore. Grandma doesn't care if you bring your boyfriend to Thanksgiving dinner. So far as she's concerned, the more, the merrier!

See also: concerned, far

as far as someone is concerned

and so far as someone is concerned

from the point of view of someone. Bob: Isn't this cake good? Alice: Yes, indeed. This is the best cake I have ever eaten as far as I'm concerned. As far as we are concerned, anything at all would be fine for dinner.

See also: concerned, far

as far as something is concerned

and so far as something is concerned

having to do with something; pertaining to something; as for something. This bill? As far as that's concerned, the committee will have to take care of it. As far as the roof's concerned, it will just have to last another year.

See also: concerned, far

(that's) fine with me

and (that's) fine by me; (that's) okay by me; (that's) okay with me

That is agreeable as far as I am concerned. (The expressions with by are colloquial.) Sue: I'm giving away your old coat. Bob: That's fine with me. Sally: Can I take twenty dollars out of your wallet? Fred: That's okay by me—if you can find it, of course.

as far as that goes

Also, so far as that goes; as or so far as that is concerned . Concerning that, actually, moreover. For example, As far as that goes, Bill doesn't understand it, or My husband has never gotten along with Henry, and so far as that goes, Henry doesn't like him either , or As far as that is concerned, Patrice can take care of herself. Also see as for.