a far cry from

phrase

: 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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Known as neighborhood spots with elevated bar food and sandwiches, their menus are a far cry from Hanna’s fine dining background. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2026 This was a far cry from the answers given in what was essentially a Q&A on the school's website about what was found from a multi-million dollar investigation. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026 The general consensus was that Spain lacked star power, had no major stars in its ranks, and that most people couldn’t rattle off the starting lineup—a far cry from the golden era between 2008 and 2012. — Juan Claudio Matossian, Vanity Fair, 19 July 2026 For Perreault, the historic grenade was a far cry from his usual finds. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026 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 1 Aug. 2026.

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