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a far cry
Idioms and Phrases
see far cry .Example Sentences
Jones said he made about $14,000 off the sale — a far cry from the occasional proceeds that trickle in from one of the self-published books he offers for $15 on Amazon.
Those working with him can see the improvement in Rashford, maybe not quite to the levels of old but certainly a far cry from the passive figure he appeared at Old Trafford for most of the previous 18 months.
It will be a far cry from the cabaret clubs where he started out in the city in the 60s, and the punk nights where he made his name in the 70s, after winning over hostile fans who initially aimed spit and bottles in his direction.
But that is a far cry from what Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is threatening to do.
The upbeat tone of the online meeting was a far cry from last year’s tension-filled gathering, which was dominated by an ultimately unsuccessful bid from billionaire activist investor Nelson Peltz to join the board and shift the company’s course.
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