Meaning of far cry in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Noun

   far cry

   Definitions

   1. distance estimated in terms of the audibility of a cry

   Examples

   • « it's a far cry from here »
2. 2. a disappointing disparity

   Examples

   • « it was a far cry from what he had expected »