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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All were a far cry from President Trump, who chose not to stray from his MAGA-red tie.
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Vogue, 21 Apr. 2025
The Spring Game crowd was a far cry from past years when dozens or hundreds showed up to watch blocking and tackling.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2025
So naturally, the series went in a totally different direction with the new boss, introducing him as a maverick who runs into danger and a chief whose leadership style is a far cry from Boden’s strong but kind-hearted approach.
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 11 Apr. 2025
In reality, McArthur was a bull-rider from Clinton and a far cry from the aristocratic type others had pegged him for, Lyons said.
—Tony Holt, Arkansas Online, 7 Apr. 2025
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Vogue, 21 Apr. 2025
The Spring Game crowd was a far cry from past years when dozens or hundreds showed up to watch blocking and tackling.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2025
So naturally, the series went in a totally different direction with the new boss, introducing him as a maverick who runs into danger and a chief whose leadership style is a far cry from Boden’s strong but kind-hearted approach.
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 11 Apr. 2025
In reality, McArthur was a bull-rider from Clinton and a far cry from the aristocratic type others had pegged him for, Lyons said.
—Tony Holt, Arkansas Online, 7 Apr. 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 May. 2025.
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