as things, people, etc. go

as (things) go

In comparison to how the thing being discussed often or typically is. As museum tours go, this one is quite good—I really think it will hold your interest.See also: go

as things, people, etc. ˈgo

compared to the average thing of that type: As government statements go, this one was fairly honest. ♢ As titles for abstract paintings go, ‘Field with Figures’ is better than most.See also: go