far cry
noun
Definition of far cry
1 : a long distance
2 : something notably different the effects of the new law were a far cry from what was intended
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Examples of far cry in a Sentence
the hotel is a far cry from the train station, so you'd better call a cab
1817
First Known Use of far cry
1817
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