far cry
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nounDefinition 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>
See Examples of FAR CRY
- <the hotel is a far cry from the train station, so you'd better call a cab>
First Known Use of FAR CRY
1817
Related to FAR CRY
- Synonyms
- afar, country mile, mile, long haul
- Antonyms
- hair, inch, step, stone's throw
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