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 vibe is a far cry from the Champs-Elysées which is now home mainly to international clothing brands and chain restaurants. —

Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2025 This new look was a far cry from the polished image fans are used to seeing on shows like Wheel of Fortune, where Seacrest, 50, sticks to his dapper, clean-cut persona. —

Jane Lacroix, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025 The amenities on this ship are a far cry from the floating shopping malls of Disney and Royal Caribbean. —

Joe Sills, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025 Friday’s game was a far cry from Dec. 19, when the Knicks dominated the Timberwolves in Minnesota, 133-107. —

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