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

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
OlliOL-leeFinnish
Albus-Ancient Roman
HendrikHEN-drik (Dutch, German)Dutch, German, Estonian
Ingvildr-Ancient Scandinavian
PhinehasFIN-ee-əs (English)Biblical
Rambert-Ancient Germanic