Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
a-far-cry-from
idiomatic expression
/ə fɑːr kraɪ frʌm/
Definition
A phrase used to indicate that something is very different from something else.
Examples
- His performance was a far cry from what was expected.
- This year’s results are a far cry from last year’s achievements.
- Her opinions are a far cry from the common consensus.
Meaning
The expression suggests a significant difference in quality, state, or nature between two things.
Synonyms
- very different from
- not at all like
- completely different
