to be far along

The phrase "to be far along" is usually used in reference to a pregnancy or a project. For example: A woman is obviously pregnant because her belly is very round and is visible. Her neighbor, who hasn't seen her in weeks, might ask, "How far along are you?" To which the answer may be "Five months. " Or a boss could ask an employee, "How far along are you on the PowerPoint presentation?" Answer: "I'm almost finished. I only need another few minutes to put the finishing touches on it. "