(Not) as far as I know

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6 January 2026

(Not) as far as I know

We use this expression to say that we think we know something, but we are not completely sure.

Written: Yes

Spoken: Yes

Formal: Yes

Informal: Yes

Example 1

Have we got a test tomorrow?

Not as far as I know. I think it's next week.

Example 2

When are we meeting up to go to the theatre? Is it 7.30?

Yes, as far as I know - but I'd check if I were you. Just in case.

Right.

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