far cry . far cry {n.} Something very different. His last statement was a far cry from his first story. The first automobile could run, but it was a far cry from a modern car. Categories: add yours cars {n.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 » In RussianTo section: F Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Leave my opinion