a far cry from — very different from; completely unlike
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: very different from; completely unlike
Pronunciation (IPA): /ə fɑːr kraɪ frʌm/
Example Sentences
- My cooking skills are a far cry from Gordon Ramsay's.
- This budget hotel is a far cry from the luxury resort we stayed at last year.
- His attempt at singing was a far cry from music.
a far cry from
NOUN[/ə fɑːr kraɪ frʌm/]
very different from; completely unlike
His tiny studio apartment is a far cry from the mansion he grew up in.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This phrase has been used since the 18th century, originating from the literal observation that a cry heard from a distance sounds very different from the original sound. The expression evolved to metaphorically describe something markedly different or distant from an original state or expectation.
Breakdown
far (at a distance) + cry (a shout or call) + from (indicating separation or difference). The phrase combines these elements to convey the notion of something being significantly altered or removed from its original form.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“My cooking skills are a far cry from Gordon Ramsay's.”
“This budget hotel is a far cry from the luxury resort we stayed at last year.”
“His attempt at singing was a far cry from music.”
“The final product was a far cry from what we had envisioned.”
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