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.
Examples of a far cry from in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
In addition to health disparities, the constant grind within the industry of recording, touring, filming, traveling, and lack of rest, are not a far cry from the hustle of everyday men who work tirelessly.
—
Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 15 Oct. 2025
As stated, the Jets are 0-6 on the season, and the team is a far cry from being able to compete in the AFC.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
But Ronaldo’s current life of extreme wealth and fame is a far cry from his humble beginnings.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Release Party opened to $33 million, which is a far cry from the $93 million opening weekend that greeted The Eras Tour.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for a far cry from
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 15 Oct. 2025
As stated, the Jets are 0-6 on the season, and the team is a far cry from being able to compete in the AFC.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
But Ronaldo’s current life of extreme wealth and fame is a far cry from his humble beginnings.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Release Party opened to $33 million, which is a far cry from the $93 million opening weekend that greeted The Eras Tour.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for a far cry from
Cite this Entry
“A far cry from.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20far%20cry%20from. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share