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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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

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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 22 Oct. 2025.

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