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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But 2023 proved to be a far cry from her triumphant rookie year.
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Kyle Denis, Billboard, 21 Mar. 2025
Yet the first few weeks of Trump’s second term have been a far cry from the pro-business boom investors expected when he was reelected in November.
—John Towfighi, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
This is fine for spotting a buddy or splitting a bill, but a far cry from the impressive $60,000 cap that PayPal and Venmo offer.
—PCMAG, 20 Mar. 2025
His very likable Melo Movie character was a far cry from Han-wool.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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Kyle Denis, Billboard, 21 Mar. 2025
Yet the first few weeks of Trump’s second term have been a far cry from the pro-business boom investors expected when he was reelected in November.
—John Towfighi, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
This is fine for spotting a buddy or splitting a bill, but a far cry from the impressive $60,000 cap that PayPal and Venmo offer.
—PCMAG, 20 Mar. 2025
His very likable Melo Movie character was a far cry from Han-wool.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 17 Mar. 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 2 Apr. 2025.
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