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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At the time, Bank One was valued around $20 billion, a far cry from the $200 billion scale of Citigroup.
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 17 July 2025
These formulas, which include body oils and creams alike, are a far cry from the ultra-sticky body glitter of our teen years (but will still satisfy your nostalgic, sparkle-loving heart).
—Marie Lodi, Allure, 16 July 2025
The move is a far cry from a couple year’s back when ITV was weighing up Clarkson’s future on the show after his controversial Meghan Markle column, and means the Clarkson’s Farm host will be on the channel for at least the next one and half years.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 July 2025
The sophisticated, ingenue hair was a far cry from the Pamela Anderson-esque hairdo Kardashian donned at Lauren Sánchez’s wedding on June 25.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 July 2025
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 17 July 2025
These formulas, which include body oils and creams alike, are a far cry from the ultra-sticky body glitter of our teen years (but will still satisfy your nostalgic, sparkle-loving heart).
—Marie Lodi, Allure, 16 July 2025
The move is a far cry from a couple year’s back when ITV was weighing up Clarkson’s future on the show after his controversial Meghan Markle column, and means the Clarkson’s Farm host will be on the channel for at least the next one and half years.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 July 2025
The sophisticated, ingenue hair was a far cry from the Pamela Anderson-esque hairdo Kardashian donned at Lauren Sánchez’s wedding on June 25.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 July 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 23 Jul. 2025.
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