a far cry from



a far cry from

Vastly different from. Living in the heart of New York City is certainly a far cry from living in the rural countryside.
See also: cry, far

a far cry from something

very different from something Playing in a comedy is a far cry from playing a criminal in a mystery.
See also: cry, far

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Balbinabahl-BEE-nah (Italian)Spanish (Rare), Portuguese (Rare), Italian (Rare), Ancient Roman
Aina (3)ah-ee-nah Japanese
Mitra (2)-Persian
Pollard['pɔləd]
Gull-Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
Valerivah-LYE-ree (Russian)Bulgarian, Georgian, Russian