as far as the eye can see

as far as the eye can see

Extending to the farthest possible point, as of that which one can see in the distance. Sometimes used hyperbolically, humorously, or sarcastically. I love this part of the country. The green hills stretch out as far as the eye can see. My father was always so proud of his little shop. When I was a boy, he'd take me to the roof and say, "One day all this will be yours, as far as the eye can see."

See also: can, eye, far, see

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as far as the eye can/could ˈsee

to the horizon: There was only sand as far as the eye could see.

See also: can, could, eye, far, see

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