a far cry from
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: 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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On day one of Coachella 2025, Hailey Bieber hit up the 818 tequila outpost in an itty-bitty black halter minidress and kitten-heel thong sandals, a far cry from the low-slung cargo pants and baseball caps of yesteryear.
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Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 12 Apr. 2025
Nevertheless, the actress recognized that Twin Peaks was a far cry from the formulaic television of the past.
—EW.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Matthews in particular hasn’t looked 100 percent physically this year and it’s hindered his production — he’s potted 30 goals in 61 games, which is a far cry from 69 goals in 2023-24.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
The song hits No. 87 this time around, a far cry from its peak position.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 12 Apr. 2025
Nevertheless, the actress recognized that Twin Peaks was a far cry from the formulaic television of the past.
—EW.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Matthews in particular hasn’t looked 100 percent physically this year and it’s hindered his production — he’s potted 30 goals in 61 games, which is a far cry from 69 goals in 2023-24.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
The song hits No. 87 this time around, a far cry from its peak position.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 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 18 Apr. 2025.
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