far cry
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far cry

noun

Definition of FAR CRY

1
: a long distance
2
: something notably different <the effects of the new law were a far cry from what was intended>

Examples of FAR CRY

  1. <the hotel is a far cry from the train station, so you'd better call a cab>

First Known Use of FAR CRY

1817

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