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Example sentences from the web:

• The newspaper in our town is good as far as it goes…
  This means that the newspaper has correct information, but there is usually information that has been left out.
• The new business plan is good, as far as it goes.
  Meaning, the plan is not extensive enough to cover the subject thoroughly.
• This map is good as far as it goes…
  The map is correct, but it does not have very much detail.