a far cry

Idioms  

1. see far cry.

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Example Sentences

That’s a far cry from the pandemic era, when workers felt the leeway to jump to different jobs.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

This is a far cry from college sports in the 1970s and ’80s, when student athletes were expected to earn their degrees in four years.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

This is certainly a far cry from the optimistic globalism of 30 years ago, but it may be the only way forward that avoids a complete, chaotic decoupling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

It’s a far cry from when Kyuss ruled the generator scene with a reputation for unforgettable shows that pulled from the many genres and sub-genres of heavy rock to create something epic.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

It was a far cry from what I used to eat in Cuba, but like lots of things in America, I had grown used to it and now actually liked it.

From "The Red Umbrella" by Christina Gonzalez