as for; to the extent of
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to go so far as to; to reach the extent of
Often used in rhetorical questions or negative sentences to express disbelief that something would happen to such an extreme degree.
He said he would come, maybe a bit late, but he wouldn't go so far as to not come, right?
Such a trivial matter shouldn't make him that angry.
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There's just a small misunderstanding between them; it shouldn't reach the extent of severing ties.
preposition
as for; regarding; when it comes to
Used to shift the topic to a new, often related or contrasting, subject. Common in both written and spoken language.
In the last two years, hundreds of new houses have been built in the village; as for the electrical appliances and daily necessities the villagers have bought, they are too numerous to count.
The meeting time has been set. As for the location, we will notify you later.
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The plot of this movie is great. As for the special effects, they're just average.