A far cry from something

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idiom

Very different from something.

Seasoned professionals they were, which was a far cry from the inexperienced youths they had been at the season's start.
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Often appears as...

  • a far cry from the truth
  • a far cry from home

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Idiomatic

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Degree of Difference

Used to emphasize a large contrast between two things.

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His new job as a chef is a far cry from his previous career as an accountant.
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Emotional Tone

May express disappointment if the expected and actual situations are very different.

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This cheap hotel room is a far cry from the luxury suite we were promised.
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Conversational Usage

Commonly used in casual conversations rather than formal writing.

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The movie was a far cry from the exciting trailer we saw.
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