far cry

noun

Definition of far cry

1 : a long distance
2 : something notably different the effects of the new law were a far cry from what was intended

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Synonyms & Antonyms for far cry

Synonyms

afar, country mile, long haul, mile

Antonyms

hair, inch, step, stone's throw

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Examples of far cry in a Sentence

the hotel is a far cry from the train station, so you'd better call a cab

Recent Examples on the Web

As each of the aspiring hopefuls was said to be forking out the same rent bill, MC2 was accused of pocketing $16,650: a far cry from the $2,900 value of the other two-bedroom apartments in the same building. Fox News, "Mysterious French modeling agent, accused Epstein 'procurer' whereabouts unknown as probe continues," 21 Aug. 2019 The group combined for just 259 yards on 22 catches and two touchdowns in 2018, a far cry from the production the Spartans have come to expect during Mark Dantonio’s tenure. Chase Michaelson, Detroit Free Press, "Why Michigan State football staff's shake-up may help tight ends the most," 7 Aug. 2019 In Holyrood, politicians tend to prepare and read speeches and even questions during First Minister’s Questions—a far cry from the knockabout of Prime Minister’s Questions in Westminster. The Economist, "Parliaments get facelifts; but it is politics that really needs one," 27 July 2019 But his 6-minute video has over 7 million views, a far cry from even Sibrel’s most ambitious effort, a 47-minute doc that’s managed just two millions views in six years. Eric Spitznagel, Popular Mechanics, "Don't Stop Denying," 19 July 2019 Dangerously drinkable, this was rosé sangria—a far cry from the collegiate version. Aliza Abarbanel, Bon Appétit, "I Have to Stop Myself From Drinking Rosé Sangria Like Water," 21 June 2019 That physical presence is still a far cry from the sprawling infrastructure that established carmakers have built in Germany over decades. Los Angeles Times, "In Germany, Tesla buyers complain about service and quality," 16 Aug. 2019 Trump’s comments were a far cry from the tougher stances taken by some fellow Republicans — and his predecessors in office — to stand with pro-democracy protesters during moments of unrest. Washington Post, "Trump’s stance on Hong Kong shows his focus on China trade," 15 Aug. 2019 Still, recent numbers are a far cry from the start of 2017 when fewer than 8 to 9 percent of listings had a price reduction. San Diego Union-Tribune, "More than 20 percent of San Diego homes had price reductions in June," 14 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of far cry

1817, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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