In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Far cry from
- AIt is sad when loved ones are far away.
- BA very sad situation.
- CVery different from.
- DA person at a distance such that even shouting can not be heard.
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
The correct option is C.
The idiom "a far cry from" is used to say that something is notably completely different, distinct, or a long way off from something else (e.g., "His current lifestyle is a far cry from his humble beginnings").
The idiom "a far cry from" is used to say that something is notably completely different, distinct, or a long way off from something else (e.g., "His current lifestyle is a far cry from his humble beginnings").