far's I can tell
From what I can see; as best I know.
Also called far as I can tell, fur's I can tell.
Updated September 21, 2026
far's I can tell pronunciation
/FARZ ah kin TELL/
Meaning
A clipped country way to say "as far as I can tell." You drop the first "as" and keep rolling. It hedges a little: you're giving your read on the situation, not swearing on a Bible. Handy for truck talk, neighbor gossip, and sizing up a sketchy repair.
How folks use it
- “Far's I can tell, that pump's still holding pressure.”
- “They ain't sold the place, far's I can tell.”
Origin and etymology
Shortened from standard English "as far as I can tell." Rural Southern and Appalachian speakers often clip the lead "as," and some accents push "far" toward "fur." Same meaning as the full phrase, just quicker on the tongue.