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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The graphics here are a far cry from Elden Ring, looking more like games FromSoftware was putting out last generation.
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Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
This is a far cry from standard 8-bit images and is key for accurately representing things like the intense brightness of light sources alongside darker scene elements.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Mar. 2025
Her share is a far cry from the monthly prewar teacher salary of 49,000 rials, but Ms. Khaishan remains dedicated.
—Abdulghani Aqlan, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Mar. 2025
While the Hallmark series is a far cry from the melodrama of his soapier work, the actor compared When Calls the Heart’s passionate fanbase to that of General Hospital.
—John Russell, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
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Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
This is a far cry from standard 8-bit images and is key for accurately representing things like the intense brightness of light sources alongside darker scene elements.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Mar. 2025
Her share is a far cry from the monthly prewar teacher salary of 49,000 rials, but Ms. Khaishan remains dedicated.
—Abdulghani Aqlan, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Mar. 2025
While the Hallmark series is a far cry from the melodrama of his soapier work, the actor compared When Calls the Heart’s passionate fanbase to that of General Hospital.
—John Russell, People.com, 24 Mar. 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 10 Apr. 2025.
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