a far cry from
idiom
: very different from (something or someone)
The movie is a far cry from the book.
He's a far cry from the idealistic young writer he once was.
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The Jacob & Co stunner was a far cry from his football uniform that fans are used to seeing Brady, 47, in.
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
This kind of signaling is a far cry from the one that centered on civic virtue and religious devotion.
—Brian Klaas, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
That sentiment is a far cry from Melania Trump's own glowing characterizations of the aid agency's work.
—Lucien Bruggeman, ABC News, 6 Feb. 2025
This version loaded with smoky bacon is a far cry from the boxed stuff.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2025
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
This kind of signaling is a far cry from the one that centered on civic virtue and religious devotion.
—Brian Klaas, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
That sentiment is a far cry from Melania Trump's own glowing characterizations of the aid agency's work.
—Lucien Bruggeman, ABC News, 6 Feb. 2025
This version loaded with smoky bacon is a far cry from the boxed stuff.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2025
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“A far cry from.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20far%20cry%20from. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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