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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This is a far cry from the post-World War II era, when the greenback was the unquestioned default for global transactions.
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Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
While the current crisis is a far cry from the domestic and international events surrounding the 1953 coup, talk of regime change evokes memories of the U.S.-backed operation that had far-reaching effects in Iran and across the region more than 70 years ago.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 24 June 2025
This is a far cry from the average Labrador retriever's weight of up to 80 pounds, according to the American Kennel Club (AKC).
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
These homes were a far cry from the mansions of Silicon Valley.
—Susan Tanski, Sun Sentinel, 23 June 2025
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Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
While the current crisis is a far cry from the domestic and international events surrounding the 1953 coup, talk of regime change evokes memories of the U.S.-backed operation that had far-reaching effects in Iran and across the region more than 70 years ago.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 24 June 2025
This is a far cry from the average Labrador retriever's weight of up to 80 pounds, according to the American Kennel Club (AKC).
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
These homes were a far cry from the mansions of Silicon Valley.
—Susan Tanski, Sun Sentinel, 23 June 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 3 Jul. 2025.
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