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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Cooper says the scoring system is a far cry from its origins in street battles, where winners and losers were determined by audience cheers.
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Faith Karimi, CNN, 6 Aug. 2024
How the #Resistance fell off The sour vibes earlier this year were a far cry from the energy that dominated during the Trump years.
—Christian Paz, Vox, 1 Aug. 2024
Although Sunday’s outcome is a far cry from the landslide victories of Maduro’s predecessor, Hugo Chávez, the country’s economic mismanagement and steady march toward authoritarianism are bound to continue.
—Astrid Galván, Axios, 30 July 2024
The money is a far cry from the Blue Ribbon Panel’s recommendation.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2024
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Faith Karimi, CNN, 6 Aug. 2024
How the #Resistance fell off The sour vibes earlier this year were a far cry from the energy that dominated during the Trump years.
—Christian Paz, Vox, 1 Aug. 2024
Although Sunday’s outcome is a far cry from the landslide victories of Maduro’s predecessor, Hugo Chávez, the country’s economic mismanagement and steady march toward authoritarianism are bound to continue.
—Astrid Galván, Axios, 30 July 2024
The money is a far cry from the Blue Ribbon Panel’s recommendation.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2024
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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 18 Aug. 2024.
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