By Far - Idioms and Phrases

source: Twominute English    2013年6月11日
'By far' is a phrase that's used to tell somebody that what you are talking about is much better or much worse in comparison to some other things. It is used to show the superiority or inferiority of someone or something. In this lesson, we will see how to use the phrase 'by far' in a conversation.
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0:07 In this lesson, we will see how to use the phrase ‘by far’ in a conversation.
0:17 ‘By far’ is a phrase that’s used to tell somebody that what you are talking about is much better or much worse in comparison to some other things.
0:29 That’s right. It’s used to show the superiority or inferiority of someone or something.
0:35 Why don’t you give me an example of ‘by far’ Mindy?
0:40 Sure, Tom. Batman – The Dark Knight is by far the best Batman movie ever.
0:46 Great example. Here’s one from me: Jupiter is by far the largest planet in the solar system.
0:55 That’s right Tom. I think the meaning of ‘by far’ is clear now. Let’s listen to a sample conversation.
1:07 Hey Paul, did you like the movie I recommended to you last night?
1:10 Yes, the movie was awesome! It was by far the best movie I’ve seen this entire year.
1:15 Year? I think it’s the best movie ever, by far!
1:20 Well it’s good. But it’s not that good. In my opinion the best movie ever is The Godfather, by far.
1:26 Hmm…The Godfather is good. Its director, Coppola, was by far the best director of his generation.
1:39 Hello Becky, would you like to go fishing today?
1:41 Sure! That’s by far a better idea than just watching TV.
1:46 You are right. It’s my favorite pastime.
1:49 Exactly, it’s by far my favorite, too.
1:52 How about swimming? Do you like it?
1:55 Yes, I do.
2:02 Recently, I’ve started to watch video lectures on YouTube.
2:05 Good idea! That’s by far a better use of the web rather than just surfing.
2:10 Now I can learn almost anything, just sitting in my room.
2:13 Do you watch the motivational videos too?
2:16 Yes I do! They’re by far the best thing I’ve watched there.
2:22 The Dark Knight is by far the best Batman movie ever.
2:31 It was by far the best movie I’ve seen this entire year.
2:39 I think it’s the best movie ever, by far!
2:46 Its director, Coppola, was by far the best director of his generation.