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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They are limited despite the fact that the world is on a sharp trajectory to reach 3.1 degrees, a far cry from the global aim of 1.5 degrees as human activity continues to push the limits of planetary boundaries.
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Amy Nguyen, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Russell, meanwhile, has struggled to find his rhythm this season, a far cry from his impactful performances last year.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
That’s when Grateful Gatherings stepped in and provided Coleman with a couch, bed frame and brand new mattress and bedding, a far cry from the ironing board Coleman used to lay his head on while living in a U-Haul shed.
—Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 13 Dec. 2024
Blazy’s style is synonymous with slick, sophisticated tailoring, lashings of leather and off-beat accessories — all of which feel a far cry from Chanel’s heritage quilting and bouclé.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
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Amy Nguyen, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Russell, meanwhile, has struggled to find his rhythm this season, a far cry from his impactful performances last year.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
That’s when Grateful Gatherings stepped in and provided Coleman with a couch, bed frame and brand new mattress and bedding, a far cry from the ironing board Coleman used to lay his head on while living in a U-Haul shed.
—Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 13 Dec. 2024
Blazy’s style is synonymous with slick, sophisticated tailoring, lashings of leather and off-beat accessories — all of which feel a far cry from Chanel’s heritage quilting and bouclé.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
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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 30 Dec. 2024.
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