Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
far-from-it
idiom
/fɑːr frʌm ɪt/
Definition
A phrase used to indicate that something is quite the opposite of what is being suggested or expected.
Examples
- When she asked if the project would be easy, he replied, ‘Far from it; it will be quite challenging.’
- Many thought the film would be a comedy, but far-from-it, it turned out to be a serious drama.
Meaning
The expression ‘far-from-it’ is often used to clarify that a particular idea or assumption is incorrect or significantly different from reality.
Synonyms
- contrary to
- not at all
- opposite of
