as far as I can tell

This page is about the conversational phrase as far as I can tell

Meaning

You can say this when telling someone what you think or believe is true, based on what you've deduced so far.

For example

  • "What's causing my headaches?"
    "Stress, as far as I can tell. But we'll do some more tests to make sure."

  • "Is it a genuine Rolex?"
    "As far as I can tell, it is. But I won't know for sure until I've opened it."

Quick Quiz

If someone says "as far as I can tell", they're telling you

a. what they know is true

b. what they think is true

c. as much as they're allowed to
a) what they know is true b) what they think is true c) as much as they're allowed to

Contributor: Matt Errey