HyperDic: far_cry

English > 2 senses of the expression far cry:
NOUNattributefar crydistance estimated in terms of the audibility of a cry
attributefar crya disappointing disparity
English > far cry: 2 senses > noun 1, attribute
Meaningdistance estimated in terms of the audibility of a cry.
Example"it's a far cry from here"
Broaderfarness, remoteness, farawaynessThe property of being remote
Spanisha años luz
English > far cry: 2 senses > noun 2, attribute
MeaningA disappointing disparity.
Example"it was a far cry from what he had expected"
Broaderdisparityinequality or difference in some respect
Spanishmuy distinto

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