As it gets Meaning in English
expression
ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈɡɛts/, /ˈɡɪts
AZ-it-GETS
ˈæs/ /ˈɪt/ /ɡˈɛts
AZ-it-GETS
Definition
Used to describe something as being at the highest or lowest possible degree; as extreme as possible. Often appears after an adjective to mean 'the most something can be.'
Usage & Nuances
Typically follow adjectives (e.g., 'as good as it gets') to stress a limit, often in both positive and negative ways. Sometimes suggests there's no better (or worse) option. Common in speech and informal writing. Avoid in very formal contexts.
Spanish: tan ... como se puede - lo más ... posiblePortuguese (BR): tão ... quanto possível - do jeito que dáPortuguese (PT): tão ... quanto possível - do melhor jeitoChinese (Simplified): 最...不过了Chinese (Traditional): 最...不過了Hindi: जितना संभव हो सकता हैArabic: على الإطلاق - قدر الإمكانBengali: যতটা সম্ভব - চরমভাবেRussian: больше не бывает - максимальноJapanese: これ以上ない - 最高レベルVietnamese: hết mức có thể - không thể hơnKorean: 최고로 - 이보다 더할 수 없이Turkish: olabildiğince - en fazlaUrdu: جتنا ہو سکتا ہے - انتہائی حد تکIndonesian: sebaik mungkin - sebatas mungkin
Example Sentences
This pizza is as delicious as it gets.
basic
On a sunny day like this, the weather is as good as it gets.
basic
The exam was as hard as it gets.
basic
Honestly, this is as clean as it gets in here.
natural
Don't expect better service—this is as fast as it gets.
natural
It’s not perfect, but it’s as close as it gets.
natural