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Far cry

adv, noun

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    Very much; to a great extent or degree; by far. not-comparable

    "a far cry taller"

Noun
  1. 1
    A long distance, in terms of dissimilarity or difference. idiomatic

    "Life in the big city was a far cry from his upbringing on a quiet, small farm."

  2. 2
    a disappointing disparity; a huge disparity; a world of difference; worlds apart wordnet
  3. 3
    distance estimated in terms of the audibility of a cry wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

In allusion to the sending of criers or messengers through the territory of a Scottish clan with an announcement or summons.

Etymology 2

In allusion to the sending of criers or messengers through the territory of a Scottish clan with an announcement or summons.

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