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What "not as far as I know" means?



 
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What "not as far as I know" means? #1 (permalink) Fri Mar 27, 2009 5:53 am   What "not as far as I know" means?
 

1). They haven't lowered the temperature, have they?
No, not as far as I know. -- CORRECT

By the way, why don't I see the explanation button as before?
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What "not as far as I know" means? #2 (permalink) Fri Mar 27, 2009 7:19 am   What "not as far as I know" means?
 

It really means 'no, as far as I know, they haven't lowered the temperature yet'.

Another example:
Do you snore when you sleep? No, not the last time I checked.
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What "not as far as I know" means? #3 (permalink) Fri Mar 27, 2009 7:41 am   What "not as far as I know" means?
 

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